TEI Planning + Design

Our firm is growing with many exciting new project opportunities, and we want you to be part of it!

TEI is a leading transportation planning and engineering firm with 55+ years developing and building transportation and mobility solutions to improve communities, and we're on the lookout for Planning Associates to join our team.

Want an opportunity to learn and help develop transformative planning projects? You'll work alongside talented colleagues and engage with stakeholders starting from day one. Our work is anything but routine - every project presents a unique opportunity to expand your expertise.

✅ Challenging & engaging work from day one
✅ Multi-disciplinary collaboration with a range of technical experts
✅ Community and stakeholder engagement
✅ Rapid skill development

Interested? Follow this link to learn more and apply: https://teiconnects.com/career/planning-associate-i-or-ii/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=hiring

Houston is ready for the FIFA World Cup and METRO will be there to get you to all the region has to offer! ⚽️ TEI is happy to have supported METRO in developing its service plan for the upcoming games, ensuring locals and visitors from all over the world can have easy, convenient service to use across the duration of the games. This summer expect enhanced service across the region, connecting people to the games, FIFA Fan Festival, airports, hotels, entertainment, and more!

Come join us at TEI, a leading multimodal design and planning firm!

With open positions ranging from Intern to Senior Associate, we have opportunities for anyone in the engineering field to be part of making Houston and surrounding areas a walkable, livable place for everyone.

Check out the link in our bio for more information on each position and to apply.

TEI is proud to announce Ryan Colburn, AICP to Principal Associate I!

Ryan brings extensive experience in mobility planning with a focus on transit service and optimizing transit networks, contributing thoughtful, data-driven solutions that enhance connectivity and community access.

Congratulations!

Stay warm out there!

As we wait for the temps to heat back up, here are a few throwbacks of TEI projects when the weather was more... Houston-like. 🌞

- TEI working with local area kids on the Hillcroft Connect Community project.

- A biker enjoying a nice ride on TEI-designed Deussen Trail.

- The team participating with the City of Houston on the Houston Bike Plan as part of public outreach.

- Field work on the San Jacinto River Trail.

- TEI Engineers and Planners conducting fieldwork in Precinct One for Barrier-Free HCTRA.

- TEI planning team soaking in some sun while gathering community input during a community event for the Greater Heights Strategic Connections.

The City of Houston, Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy, and TEI Planning + Design were honored to receive the 2025 Gold Award in Advancing Diversity and Social Change from the APA Houston Section.

This recognition reflects a meaningful project milestone that balances forward progress with respect for the long-standing history and voices of the Fourth Ward community in Houston.

This project was also supported by Asakura Robinson, Huitt-Zollars, Inc.-Zollars, and Jones Archaeology.

Incoming APA Houston Chapter President, Chelsea Young, AICP, also shared the chapter’s goals and upcoming initiatives for the 2026 season.

To read more about the Freedmen's Town DCR, visit https://teiconnects.com/project/freedmens-town-design-concept-report/

Congratulations to Aaron E. Balderas, P.E. for 2 years with TEI!

With a decade of extensive experience in traffic engineering, Aaron has been a key contributor to designing solutions that support our mission of providing safe, accessible, and multimodal options for the neighborhoods we serve.

We’re grateful to have you on our team!

TEI spent another year in our time-honored tradition of volunteering at the Houston Food Bank. We enjoy this time we spend as a team giving back to our community!

Help us celebrate Ryan for his 5 years with TEI!

Ryan's unmatched knowledge of bus transit has made him a go-to resource for our team. His expertise has played a key role in helping countless riders enjoy smoother, more reliable transit experiences.

From improving mobility options to ensuring transit works better for everyone, Ryan’s dedication has left a lasting impact on how people move around our city.

Congratulations, Ryan!