Transit / Rail Transportation Planner IV
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented, and experienced mid-level, Transit / Rail Transportation Planner IV to join our North Texas Transit/Rail team. AECOM's DWF Transit-Rail group has partnerships with and supports all three of the major transit agencies in the DFW area and is hiring a transit planner with agency or consulting experience to join our team. The successful candidate will have 5 +years of experience in transit and transportation planning, with a strong background in technical studies, client engagement, and project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of transit planning projects and contribute to the growth of our practice.
Requirements
- BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Regional/Urban Planning, Political Science, Public Administration or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in transit and transportation planning, with a strong background in technical studies, client engagement, and project delivery.
- AICP Certified
- Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
- Experience in project management and leading project tasks.
- Technical background and expertise in transit and/or transportation planning.
- Experience with state and local transportation agencies, and their standards, policies, and practices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Task Lead or Project Manager on transit planning projects.
- Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate complex assignments with full technical responsibility.
- Manage tasks and/or projects independently or as part of a team.
- Maintain and grow local client relationships and demonstrate understanding of local markets.
- Perform and oversee technical studies and prepare reports.
- Facilitate public and agency outreach and engagement activities.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams of technical specialists and manage their project-delivery efforts.
- Assist with proposal development and business development activities.
- Provide oversight and guidance to junior staff.
- Mentor planning staff and support a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Participate in client pre-positioning efforts, including attending industry events, supporting capture planning, and contributing to client engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with business development and technical teams to develop winning proposals, including writing technical content, contributing to scope and approach, and supporting interview preparation.
- Assist in identifying new opportunities and supporting go/no-go decisions through market research and client intelligence.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
