Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Planner II to join the transportation team in the Dallas, Texas office. This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

The position provides the opportunity to work on multi-modal transit planning, such as light rail, commuter rail, high speed rail, bus rapid transit, and microtransit, among other transit-supportive studies. The selected candidate will support efforts such as feasibility studies, alternative analyses, public involvement and outreach activities, transit operations planning, zero-emission studies, strategic plans, rural transit projects, transit consolidation studies, grant writing, and transit policy and research projects.

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

• Supports planning studies and reports for new and updated plans and programs.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, roadway network, crash records, and asset inventories.
• Works with the planning team to conduct equitable public outreach, preparing materials and presentations.
• Analyzes data and prepares detailed maps for use on thematic maps and in reports.
• Conducts concept-level evaluation of transit/transportation improvement options.
• Documents and presents findings on transit/transportation planning projects.
• Researches current transportation-related topics at local, State, and Federal levels.
• Assists with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.
• This position will involve planning and project development activities for transportation projects under the supervision of more senior staff.

Qualifications

_ Minimum Requirement:_

• BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

_ Preferred Qualifications:_

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, GIS, Data Analytics, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
• Pursuing or completed a master’s degree in urban planning, Transportation Planning, or City and Regional Planning with an undergraduate degree in Planning, Political Science, GIS, Data Analytics, Urban Studies, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Demonstrated interest in multi-modal transportation planning and analysis, including analyzing and recommending solutions for urban transportation issues.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, research, and data collection.
• Understanding of local/regional transportation planning processes and policies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• Analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply statistical techniques in practical situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proficiently communicate both internally and externally to build collaborative relationships.
• Presentation skills to synthesize data and research into compelling reports and graphics.
• Capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment, including an ability to prioritize and meet task deadlines.
• Strong command of the written and spoken English language.
• Fast learner who is open to learning new concepts, specializations, and software programs.
• Knowledge of using GIS for spatial analysis.
• Knowledge in developing and presenting illustrative reports and graphics utilizing Adobe CS or other graphics software packages.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

About AECOM

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

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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.