Passenger Rail Planner

Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented, hardworking and experienced Rail & Transit Planner for immediate employment in New England. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate experience, interest, and knowledge of rail, transit, and transportation planning (Complete Streets, Urban Corridors, Traffic, Electrification and CV/AV projects as examples). AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. The applicant can look forward to leading major transportation planning and related planning projects including but not limited to large scale transportation corridor planning studies, transit plans, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, comprehensive transportation plans, Master Plans, Complete Streets, multi-modal and corridor studies, strategic plans, Bicycle/ Pedestrian plans, as well as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle studies/planning.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the lead planner for major multidisciplinary corridors studies and throughout New England
• Support development of sustainable mobility projects, including long range transportation plans and innovative approaches to developing transportation alternatives for the future
• Support climate change related planning projects and initiatives throughout the region
• Support AECOM’s national multimodal transportation and electrification groups
• Define regional and local transportation planning problems and priorities
• Prepare reports, recommendations, assessments and impact statements
• Analyze data from modeling software, Geographic Information Systems or associated databases
• Collaborate with land use planners, zoning professionals, economists and travel demand modelers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation, rail and transit design issues
• Review and assist in design public information surveys (online and intercept type) to identify areas of public concern
• Participate in and/or lead public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs
• Support efforts in developing and implementing projects related to corridor planning, highway/roadway/complete streets, rail/transit and emerging technologies in transportation: e.g. automated and connected vehicles, TNCs and electric vehicles
• Support transportation-related grant writing efforts

About AECOM
At AECOM, 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.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the sixth consecutive year
Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record’s 2020 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”
Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record’s 2020 “Top 500 Design Firms”
VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
DCS—Transportation

As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. Our Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation infrastructure and deliver advanced mobility solutions to carry our communities into the future — safely, equitably and reliably.
We combine our extensive planning, design, construction and asset management experience with advanced technologies and innovations to help our public and private clients restore or replace their aging transportation infrastructure, and find smarter, more effective ways to move people and goods across our cities, countries and continents.
Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or similar field
• Experience with InDesign or Illustrator software
• Experience with R/RStudio
• Grant writing experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage and work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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.

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