Senior Civil Engineering Associate – Bay Area Technical Lead

Alta Planning + Design is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Associate to join our team in Oakland and serve as our Bay Area Technical Leader.

This is a unique opportunity for somebody passionate about sustainable transportation and positively impacting our communities who's ready to take the next step in their career with a rapidly growing company in Oakland. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects, with a focus on making a positive impact on communities around the Bay Area and Northern California.

If you are looking for a mission-focused company that is an industry leader in active transportation design, TDM, roadway safety, greenways, and sustainable mobility, apply with us today!

About Alta
Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.