Transportation Planner

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. has multiple openings for a Transportation Planner 
to be based in Detroit, MI. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting planning studies and project development activities for new and updated plans and programs.
• Serve at the direction of the Transportation Planning lead for the Michigan offices, and other project managers as directed.
• Perform in-depth research on transportation related topics at local, state, and federal levels by collecting and analyzing a variety of statistical data.
• Topics include census information, land use, roadway network, crash records, 
• and asset inventories.
• Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) and web-based digital mapping tools to analyze complex spatial data and visualize transportation conditions and trends. 
• Conduct concept level evaluation of transportation improvement options and prepare technical reports with findings of project options.
• Produce high-quality map exhibits, graphic presentations, renderings, and other planning materials as needed.
• Prepare engagement plans and coordinate public engagement activities, including on-site engagement meetings and public survey design and maintenance.
• Gather public feedback, analyze high volume of responses, and develop comprehensive engagement summary report for clients, stakeholders, and public.
• Conduct fieldwork at project sites or transportation infrastructure sites to inspect and document site conditions as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.

Qualifications

Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.

Position requires: 

1. Fundamental theory and applications of Transportation Planning; 
2. Transportation planning policies; 
3. Conducting detailed spatial data analysis with large set of data for complex urban transportation issues; 
4. Data analysis and specialized GIS software: ArcGIS or other digital mapping tool; 
5. InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to support production of maps, reports, flyers, or other planning materials; 
6. Federal, State, or local transportation planning to develop design concepts for transportation corridors; 
7. Public engagement or community outreach; and 
8. Development of technical reports, documents, client communications, or technical memoranda. 

Additional Information

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

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 a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-bei