Senior Transportation Planning Engineer/ Project Manager - Corridor and Master Planning

$100,000 - $170,000/Yr

AECOM - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - San Antonio, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AECOM is seeking a highly qualified Senior Transportation Planning Engineer/ Project Manager specializing in Corridor and Master Planning. This role involves engaging in diverse planning work, including multimodal planning, sustainability, and advanced transportation planning, while playing a pivotal role in the transportation planning division in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage complex multimodal transportation planning projects, including feasibility studies, corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, freight plans, pedestrian & bicycle plans, border transportation master plans, and safety action plans.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Serve as a key representative of AECOM, embodying the company's values and professional standards.
• Provide expert guidance to clients, both internal and external, on transportation planning matters.
• Facilitate seamless integration of planning and engineering efforts within project teams to establish a robust decision-making framework.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of multimodal transportation network data, economic indicators, freight statistics, and international trade information to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Implement innovative planning processes and generate high-quality deliverables, including comprehensive reports, detailed graphics, and sophisticated web-based products.
• Conduct thorough stakeholder outreach and public involvement initiatives.
• Organize and lead high-level meetings and presentations with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of complex transportation concepts and plans.
• Develop and critically evaluate alternative conceptual designs for transportation projects.
• Consolidate project alternatives based on rigorous analysis and stakeholder input.
• Identify and prioritize projects using established criteria and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with the local area business development team and senior management in the strategic development and execution of significant project pursuits.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external and internal clients, industry associations, potential consultant team members, and contractors to enhance AECOM's market position.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 10+ years of related experience in multimodal transportation projects including planning and data analysis, economic evaluation, freight analysis, and demand modeling.
• Bachelor's degree in planning or civil engineering.
• AICP or PE Certification is required.
• Understanding of the state and regional transportation planning frameworks and 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (Spanish + English) abilities are a plus.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee stock purchase plan