Entry-Level Transportation Planner - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a creative and hardworking Entry-Level Transportation Planner to join its multimodal transit planning group in Arlington, Virginia. The role supports regional and national transit projects and is suited to a junior transportation professional interested in transit planning and developing their skills through active project work. Projects may cover corridor and bus network planning, active transportation, transit operations and technology, decarbonization, Bus Rapid Transit, rural and microtransit, transit performance and policy research, and transit safety. The position also assists with design and engineering studies for local, state, and federal clients, including feasibility and corridor studies, regional and statewide plans, facility planning and design, transit-oriented development, and station-area development. The role is expected to begin immediately and requires a hybrid work schedule with scheduled in-office work in Arlington.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and 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.
- Availability to work in Arlington, Virginia on a scheduled basis.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in urban planning/studies, transportation, or transit planning.
- One to two 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 with 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 an 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
