Transportation/Transit Planner IV - Urban Transportation Infrastructure

AECOM is seeking a part-time Transportation/Transit Planner IV in Akron, AL, specializing in urban transportation infrastructure. The role involves conducting transportation planning studies, managing data collection, and engaging with stakeholders.

Candidates should have a BA/BS and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications including GIS expertise and experience in urban and rural transit systems. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM's Transit & Planning Group is seeking a creative, highly talented and experienced Transportation/Transit Planner IV - Urban Transportation Infrastructure for immediate Part -Time employment in AECOM's Akron, OH office.

JOB SUMMARY

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in transportation planning, with specialization in multimodal and transit planning. The best candidates will have experience working directly with public sector clients to analyze and recommend solutions for transportation systems, corridors and sites.

The best candidates will have an interdisciplinary background and be conversant in the principles of transportation engineering, transportation infrastructure design, environmental planning, and urban planning/land use planning.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of transportation planning studies, such as feasibility studies and alternatives analyses.
• Conduct research and prepare reports on land use, physical, environmental, social and economic issues.
• Develop plans, studies, and analyses for transportation and transit projects.
• Manage and perform field data collection, surveys and inspections to gather data.
• Develop and execute plans for public and stakeholder engagement.
• Work with GIS and other planning software.
• Support the preparation of proposals for project pursuits.
• Mentor and help advise junior staff on methodologies and deliverables.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of relevant experience and/or education GIS experience and expertise Data Analysis, including visual graphics.
• Experience in planning for both urban and rural transit systems
• Experience with non-motorized and bike/ped planning and design.
• Proficient with excel spreadsheets, word processing and standard office software.
• Ability to work well in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in developing projects and people
• Coursework and/or project experience in transit planning and policy foundations including transit network concepts, conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments, and awareness of public engagement best practices.
• Experience with Federal transportation and rapid transit planning processes (e.g. bus rapid transit, light rail transit, commuter rail) including but not limited to, developing a Purpose and Need and advancing a project to a locally preferred alternative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience in preparing graphics and visuals for a technical and public audience.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Due to project work / projects involved, AECOM is unable to provide H1B sponsorship for this opportunity. Applicants must possess U.S. citizenship or U.S. Green Card along with noted skill sets to be considered for this opportunity.
• Offered rate of compensation Akron, OH. and statewide) area only will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $$42.21/hour - $78.06/hour per hour in this Part -Time opportunity working up to 29 hours per week.

About AECOM

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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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.