Transportation Planner IV

$95,000 - $145,000/Yr

AECOM - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Transportation Planner IV at AECOM will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation systems across Arizona. This position involves developing innovative solutions to complex multimodal transportation challenges, conducting comprehensive research and data analysis, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The role requires strong leadership in managing interdisciplinary teams, delivering impactful presentations, and mentoring junior staff, all while contributing to strategic proposals and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to complex multimodal transportation challenges
• Conduct comprehensive research, data analysis, and environmental impact assessments with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal requirements through meticulous interpretation of relevant studies
• Perform in-depth analysis of planning, land use, and transportation data to produce technical analyses and feasibility studies
• Spearhead the development of sophisticated modeling for travel time, ridership, and cost estimates for public transit projects
• Direct the creation of high-quality reports and maps, providing oversight to team members
• Lead research and technical analyses in land use and multimodal transportation planning
• Evaluate the feasibility and integrity of proposed planning products
• Orchestrate agency stakeholder and public engagement initiatives
• Deliver presentations to diverse audiences
• Demonstrate autonomy and self-direction in project execution
• Manage interdisciplinary teams of technical specialists
• Contribute to strategic proposals and business development initiatives
• Provide oversight and mentorship to junior staff members
• Exhibit superior written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in a high-pressure, collaborative team environment
• Execute additional high-priority tasks as assigned by senior staff or Project Managers

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong technical writing and analysis skills
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills
• Experience communicating with and presenting to both small and large public audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with cross-discipline project teams
• Coursework or project experience in transit planning and policy foundations
• Experience with Federal transportation and rapid transit planning processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online
• Experience in preparing graphics and visuals for technical and public audiences

Nice-to-haves

• BA/BS or other post graduate degree in Planning, Policy, or related fields + 6+ Years of related experience
• AICP certification highly preferred
• MA/MS preferred in a related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan