Transportation Planner - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM•Arlington, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Transportation is seeking a hardworking, creative Transportation Planner to join its multimodal transit planning group in Arlington, Virginia. The role is suited to a junior transportation professional interested in transit planning and eager to contribute to complex transportation and public transit projects. The position involves work on transit projects in the Mid-Atlantic and nationally, as well as assisting with design and engineering studies for local, state, and federal clients. Projects may include feasibility and corridor studies, regional and statewide plans, facility planning and design, transit-oriented development, and station-area development. The planner will work on a variety of transit planning topics, including corridor planning, active transportation, bus network planning and operations, transit technology and decarbonization, innovative mobility solutions, Bus Rapid Transit, rural and microtransit planning, transit performance and policy research, and transit safety. The position is expected to begin immediately and requires a hybrid work schedule, including scheduled in-office work in Arlington, Virginia. Relocation assistance and employment-authorization sponsorship are not available. The posting also describes an invitation-only AECOM hiring event in Arlington on November 18 and 19, with a networking mixer and interviews, for career opportunities starting in Spring/Summer 2027. The role itself is separately described as available for immediate employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field, with two years of experience or equivalent demonstrated education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 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.
Must be available to work on a scheduled basis in Arlington, Virginia.
Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location if hired.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in urban planning/studies, transportation, or transit planning.
1–2 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 of 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, including developing reports and other deliverables that provide recommendations and solutions for clients and partners.
Prepare presentations about ongoing projects for clients and stakeholders.
Document meeting discussions and identify 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 (depending on employment status).
Paid time off and leaves of absence (depending on employment status).
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.