Rail Planning Lead

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

Qualifications :

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:

• Bachelors degree in Transportation Planning Geography or related field
• Masters degree in Transportation Planning Urban Planning Geography or similar field
• 10 years of relevant experience is preferred
   

Additional Information :

• 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time