TDM Planning Associate
$90k/y-$110k/y
18 hours ago
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Summary
Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Planning Associate I to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This senior-level position focuses on Transportation Demand Management (TDM) planning, aiming to create sustainable transportation solutions.
About the Role
As a Planning Associate I, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a diverse portfolio of TDM plans and initiatives, including citywide strategies and high-profile projects like the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Your daily tasks will involve driving business development, leading complex projects, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and collaborating with local TDM Programs.
About You
Required:
- 6+ years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; 3+ years as a project manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field.
- Expertise in transportation demand management, public transit, and/or active, non-motorized transportation.
- Strong interest in transportation demand management.
- Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and project management principles.
- Ability to guide staff and manage internal team expectations.
- Business development experience.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.
- Willingness to travel.
- Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and analytic skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, ArcGIS, or similar products.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in urban planning or similar field.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Expertise in New Mobility.
- Experience managing large projects for private and public clients.
- Experience writing and presenting white papers or expert presentations.
- Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations.
- AICP or TDM-CP certification.
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule with most employees working from home three days per week.
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans.
- Dental/Vision: PPO.
- Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for life and AD&D.
- 401(k): Match up to 3%.
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start.
- 11 total company paid holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability.
- Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually.
- Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually.
- 5-year travel award and professional development opportunities.
Alta Planning + Design
Alta is a consulting firm with a mission to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, engineering and implementation in addition to outreach and education programs. Founded in 1996, Alta has more than 200 staff in 30 offices across the United States. On any given day, most staff walk, bike, or take transit to work. Coupled with our passion for active transportation, Alta’s thorough understanding of the principles of bicycle and pedestrian design allows us to offer flexible and innovative design, planning, and engineering solutions.
Los Angeles, CA