Transit​/Rail Transportation Planner IV

Transit / Rail Transportation Planner IV Company Description

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving commutes, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies.

AECOM seeks a creative, highly talented, and experienced mid‑level Transit / Rail Transportation Planner IV to join our North Texas Transit/Rail team. Candidates should have 6–8 years of experience in transit and transportation planning, a strong technical study background, client engagement, and project delivery skills. This role offers opportunities to work on diverse transit planning projects and contribute to our growing practice.

• Serve as a project manager and technical specialist for transit planning in the region.
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate complex assignments with full technical responsibility.
• Manage tasks and/or projects independently or as part of a team.
• Maintain and grow local client relationships and demonstrate understanding of local markets.
• Perform and oversee technical studies and prepare reports.
• Facilitate public and agency outreach and engagement activities.
• Work with interdisciplinary technical teams and manage their project‑delivery efforts.
• Assist with proposal development and business development activities.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior staff.
• Mentor planning staff and support a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Participate in client pre‑positioning efforts, including attending industry events, supporting capture planning, and contributing to client engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with business development and technical teams to develop winning proposals, including writing technical content, contributing to scope and approach, and supporting interview preparation.
• Assist in identifying new opportunities and supporting go/no‑go decisions through market research and client intelligence.

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

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Regional/Urban Planning, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• AICP Certified.
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with transportation projects in North Texas.
• Experience in project management.
• Technical background and expertise in transit and/or transportation planning.
• Experience with state and local transportation agencies, and their standards, policies, and practices.

• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• AECOM is not offering U.S. work sponsorship with this opportunity.
• Salary range: $95,000 – $145,000 per year, based on education, qualifications, and location.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leave of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.