AECOM-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Senior
New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

AECOM is seeking a Senior Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Engineer to lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of BRT projects nationally. This senior-level role will be instrumental in shaping high-capacity transit corridors, enhancing regional mobility, and advancing sustainable transportation solutions. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in BRT systems, strong leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to support AECOM's growing Transit-Rail practice.

  • Lead engineering efforts for BRT projects, including roadway design, drainage design, maintenance of traffic, station design, civil/site grading, and transit signal priority systems.
  • Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on complex BRT and multimodal transit projects.
  • Oversee multidisciplinary teams through all project phases-from conceptual design through construction.
  • Ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, local agency standards, and applicable codes.
  • Coordinate with transit agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, client engagement, and strategic pursuits.
  • BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license required (must obtain Louisiana and or Texas PE certification within 18 months)
  • Experience with transit infrastructure design, including LRT, BRT, and commuter rail.
  • Familiarity with transit agencies and regional transportation priorities.
  • Experience in engineering project delivery, including design and construction phases.
  • Strong understanding of engineering standards, permitting, and regulatory processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
  • AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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