Entry-Level Transportation Planner - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Planner to join its transit planning group in Arlington, Virginia. The role supports local, regional, statewide, and national transit planning projects, including corridor planning, active transportation, bus network planning and operations, transit technology and decarbonization, innovative mobility, Bus Rapid Transit, rural and microtransit planning, transit performance and policy research, and transit safety. The planner will also assist with design and engineering studies for feasibility and corridor studies, regional and statewide plans, facility planning and design, transit-oriented development, and station-area development. This is an early-career opportunity for someone with 0–2 years of transit industry experience who is interested in transit planning and developing skills while working with clients, colleagues, and business partners. The position is expected to begin immediately and requires a hybrid work schedule, including scheduled in-office work in Arlington, Virginia. Candidates must be available to work in Arlington on a scheduled basis. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and build relationships with colleagues and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in urban planning/studies, transportation, or transit planning.
- 1–2 years of work experience in urban planning, transportation, or transit planning.
- Proficiency in transit modeling or data analysis software, such as Optibus, Remix, or GIS.
- Experience with data analysis or visualization tools.
- Interest in community-based planning, including stakeholder, community, and public engagement.
- Experience collaborating with staff at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Analyze transit patterns, including individual and network routes and commuting and leisure trips, and identify opportunities to improve route and network efficiency.
- Support transportation planning studies and develop reports and other deliverables that provide recommendations and solutions for clients and partners.
- Prepare presentations about ongoing projects for clients and stakeholders.
- Document meeting discussions and provide key takeaways and action items.
- Collect statistical data and conduct analyses to support research studies.
- Help coordinate stakeholder, community, and public engagement efforts.
- Under direct supervision, conduct field evaluations and assessments.
- Assist with design and engineering studies and tasks for local, state, and federal clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
