Jr. Transportation Planner

4 weeks ago


Harrison, United States Appcast Full time
Job Summary

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is seeking a Jr. Transportation Planner to be based in New York, NY.

This position is expected to begin in June 2023.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans, programs, and regulations.

  • Reviews or assists in the review of development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations.

  • Prepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies.

  • Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, transportation tax base data and occupancy rates.

  • Assists in evaluating re-zonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances, and other proposals.

  • Coordinates community review of public and private development projects.

  • Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.

  • Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.

  • Under direct supervision, conducts field evaluations and assessments.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Urban/City and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Transportation Engineering, or another related field

Preferred Qualifications
  • ​Master’s degree highly preferred.

  • GIS and computer programming skills a plus.

Additional Details:

  • Sponsorship is available for this position.

  • Relocation is not available for this position.

  • Offered rate of compensation (NYC locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $62-80K.

  • 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

What we offer
We will give you 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.