Rail Planning Lead at AECOM

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AECOM Transportation in New England is actively seeking a hardworking, creative, experienced Rail Planning Lead for immediate employment.

Imagine working on rewarding rail and transit projects throughout New England and nationally, within a growing multimodal transportation planning team. Be a leader on some of the best and most challenging rail/multimodal projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally.

The appropriate qualified candidate is expected to have project management experience. He/she possesses technical excellence in a specialty area that is critical to the success of the firm.  He/she will source and follow up on business development leads.  He/she will supervise the work of others and coach planners with less experience.  Financial and project management goals are defined by the organization annually. He/she is actively sought out by clients for his/her expertise and has a strong professional network.  

The responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Project manager, task leader, or key planning role on small scale to large scale rail and multimodal transportation projects
• Ability to manage and work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to provide leadership, effective supervision and staff/budget and project management skills
• Coordinate across business lines to bring teams together to solve complex infrastructure challenges
• Serve as Capture Manager for business development pursuits relating to rail, transit, and multimodal transportation planning
• Lead rail planning projects and tasks 
• Support development of sustainable mobility projects, including long range transportation plans, innovative approaches to developing transportation alternatives for the future   
• Work with New England offices to support and help develop the transportation planning practice throughout the region
• Support climate change related planning projects and initiatives throughout the region and lead NEPA projects
• Analyze planning projects related to transportation including land use policies, impact of projects and long-range planning needs
• Define regional and local transportation planning problems and priorities
• Prepare reports, recommendations, assessments and impact statements 
• 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 designing public information surveys (online and intercept type) to identify areas of public concern
• 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, bus stops, stations, and emerging technologies in transportation:  e.g. automated and connected vehicles, TNCs and electric vehicles
• Support transportation-related grant writing efforts
• Direct development of stakeholder surveys and lead stakeholder engagement activities
• Direct data collection efforts like ridership, bicycle/pedestrian counts, surveys, etc.
• Direct the development of maps and graphics

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Transit agency, state department of transportation, or federal agency (public sector) experience
• Ability to identify market opportunities and lead proposal and project capture efforts
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Geography, or related field
• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or similar field
• 10 years of relevant experience is preferred
   

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. 
• Relocation support is not available for this position.

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

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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