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AECOM Sr Transit/Rail Planner in Austin, Texas
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Sr Transit/Rail Planner to be based in Austin, TX .
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a technical specialist for the office in the application of transportation planning
Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating complex assignments
Ability to manage tasks and/or project management
Local client relationships and understanding of local markets
Performing/overseeing technical studies and report preparation.
Facilitating public and agency outreach.
Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists and managing their project-delivery efforts.
Assisting with proposals and business development
Provide oversight and guidance to junior to mid-level staff
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters preferred in Urban Planning, Geography, or related fields
10+ years of relevant planning experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including minimum 5 years of leadership.
Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with transportation projects in Texas
Experience in project management.
Technical background and expertise in transit and/or transportation planning.
Experience with State and local transportation agencies, and their standards, policies and practices are preferred.
Experience in Preliminary Engineering and NEPA work for High-Capacity Transit (HCT) projects.
Experience with applying technical excellence in transit and transportation planning, particularly FTA, FRA, and USDOT project development and funding processes for projects in Texas and/or other Gulf Coast Region states.
Project management or Senior Task Lead experience on transit and multi-modal transportation studies and projects; professional experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Proven ability to win and lead pursuits in transportation, both transit and surface transportation in the Gulf Coast Region.
Working knowledge and project leadership on early project development phase for transit projects including general transit planning, alternatives analysis, capital investment grant program and federal funding, conceptual engineering, and environmental planning processes.
Project and on-call program contract management experience with DOT entities.
Develop, manage, and deliver business strategy and tactics, high-quality proposals, interdisciplinary teams, and deliverables.
Managing project teams and mentoring professional colleagues in a diverse workplace.
Serve as an interface with clients and stakeholder personnel on complex projects and business development efforts.
Understanding and working knowledge of ESG preferred.
Additional Information
Travel may be required for this position.
Sponsorship is available for this position
Offered rate of compensation (Texas locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $171,000.
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10107372
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid