Transportation planner/ Engineer

Company
Founded in 1996 in Houston, Texas, OTHON is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm providing planning and design services in roads and highways, bridges and structures, high-speed rail, pumping and drainage networks, airports, municipal infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, and construction management for public agencies and private developers.

Job Description

OTHON is seeking a full-time, on-site Transportation Planner / Engineer for our Austin, TX office. The position supports our Transportation Planning and Data Analytics group on transportation planning studies for TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and other public agencies, including corridor and mobility plans, evacuation and safety planning, traffic forecasting, and GIS-based data analysis.
We are looking for a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented individual building a career in transportation planning or engineering, and we offer mentorship, professional development, and competitive salary and benefits.
Responsibilities
• Assist with traffic forecasting, traffic operations analysis, travel demand modeling, and evaluation of alternatives.
• Support planning studies including corridor and mobility studies, transit planning, evacuation route planning, and safety (SS4A-type) analyses.
• Build, edit, and analyze geospatial data in ArcGIS Pro, and produce maps, exhibits, and web/field map applications for project teams and clients.
• Collect, compile, and analyze transportation, traffic, safety, and demographic data, documenting sources, assumptions, and QC steps.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, tables, graphics, and presentations that meet TxDOT and client deliverable standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, task leads, and other disciplines; track assignments against schedule and raise issues early.
• Participate in project and client meetings and document findings, decisions, and recommendations.

Minimum Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu.
• Working proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, including data creation and editing, attribute management, symbology, and map layouts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines and communicate progress proactively.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with TxDOT, MPO, city, or county planning deliverables and review processes.
• Travel demand modeling or traffic forecasting (TransCAD, Cube, or similar).
• Traffic operations software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, TransModeler, HCS).
• ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Experience Builder, or Python scripting for GIS workflows.
• Data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, SQL, R, or Power BI.
• PE, EIT, or AICP certification.

What We Offer

OTHON offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees and their dependents, including
medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA options, company-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life
insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, a 529 education
savings plan, and a generous 401(k) company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OTHON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.