Multi-Modal Transportation Projects Planner

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Multi-Modal Transportation Project Planner​ to be based in Detroit, MI.

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

• Direct planning and project development activities for multi-modal transportation planning projects, including corridor studies; transit plans; project feasibility studies; multi-modal enhancement strategies; policy and best-practice research; conceptual design studies; and grant funding applications.

• Direct data collection activities and the synthesis of complex spatial and demographic data sets to support goal setting and transportation decision-making.

• Collaborate directly with a diverse set of public-agency clients to create, adapt and successfully carry out planning project assignments.

• Support development of compelling proposals for future planning assignments.

• Manage and mentor professional colleagues in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Planning, Engineering or related degree

• 6 to 10 years of experience in planning and transportation projects

• Technical background across a number of key specialty areas related to transportation planning, potentially including demographic/economic analyses, capital infrastructure planning, transit operations, traffic modeling, transportation safety analysis/audits, principles of street design, etc.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams, including subconsultants.

• Experience with managing people at various experience levels and ability to mentor with their career development.

• Experience with GIS

• AICP certification

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Relocation is not offered for this position.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Offered rate of compensation (Michigan locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $62,000.00- $112000.00

About AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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