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AECOM Transportation Planner II - Transit/Rail Projects in Denver, Colorado
Company Description
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 – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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.
Job Description
AECOM’s Transit and Rail Division is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Transportation/Transit Planne r for immediate employment in the Denver, CO office.
JOB SUMMARY:
The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an educational and career path in transit or transportation planning, with proven experience in contributing to planning efforts related to transit, transportation and/or community planning, and active transportation projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to be highly organized, work well independently and with the team, and the ability to communicate clearly. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, diverse, and challenging opportunities. The selected candidate can look forward to contributing to projects that include multimodal corridor studies, and environmental and transit-specific planning.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
An appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an educational and career path in transit or transportation planning, with proven experience of contributing to planning efforts related to transit, transportation and/or community planning, active transportation projects
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to be highly organized, work well independently and with the team, and the ability to communicate clearly
The selected candidate can look forward to contributing to projects that include multimodal corridor studies, environmental and transit-specific planning
Develops reports, graphics, and technical memoranda as assigned
Possesses technical excellence in transit and transportation planning
Ability to work collaboratively with strong, dynamic teams
Reviews and produces comprehensive transportation and transit planning studies
Participates in meetings and presents project findings to staff with advisory boards and elected officials
Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations
Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials
Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas, writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence
Experience with contributing to the development of long-range transportation plans for transit agencies
Experience working on transportation and transit projects in compliance of local, state, and federal regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Transit Administration funding requirements
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent, advanced degree preferred
PE or AICP or active involvement in APA or other professional organizations and registrations
Experience with ESRI, InDesign and other related systems
Additional Information
Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $55,029.50 - $96,301.63.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Sponsorship is available for this position.
Travel may be required for this position.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: REF19776N
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid