Senior Transportation Planning Engineer​/Project Manager

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Transportation Planning Engineer/Project Manager for immediate employment in Texas. This position gives you the opportunity to engage in a variety of planning work that may include NEPA/SEPA, multimodal planning, sustainability, advanced transportation planning, etc. As an integral member of our team, you will play a critical role in our transportation planning program in Texas.

If you are skilled and experienced in transportation planning and preliminary engineering and looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the transportation sector, we encourage you to apply.

• Oversee projects, manage tasks, and collaborate with project teams in the development of multimodal transportation plans. The projects include feasibility studies, corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, master transportation plans, small area plans, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents/studies, and other related plans.
• Act as a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients, both internally and externally, while championing AECOM’s values. Facilitate the integration of planning and engineering efforts within project teams to establish a cohesive decision‑making framework.
• Lead project teams by assigning and monitoring work progress, mentoring colleagues, and conducting quality assurance reviews of completed work by team members.
• Collect and analyze transportation data to support project decision‑making. Support the implementation of innovative planning processes and generate deliverables, including high‑quality graphics, reports, and web‑based products.
• Conduct stakeholder outreach and public involvement efforts, including organizing and leading meetings and presentations with stakeholders.
• Develop and evaluate alternative conceptual designs; consolidate project alternatives and recommendations from stakeholder inputs.
• Collaborate with the local area Business Development Team and Senior Management in the development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery. Establish relationships with external and internal clients, industry associations, potential consultant team members, and contractors.

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• AICP or PE Certification is required.

• 10+ Years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience in transportation projects including planning and data analysis, economic evaluation, freight analysis and demand modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban/city/Regional Planning or Civil Engineering.
• Understanding of the state and regional transportation planning frameworks and collaboration processes in Texas.
• Demonstration of effective leadership skills as a project manager, key task leader, or deputy project manager in a significant transportation planning project or program.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $160000 to $210000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee…