Senior Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Engineer

AECOM • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 Texas PE certification within 18 months)

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees