Transit / Urban Planner III

AECOM is hiring a Transit / Urban Planner III for their Columbus, Ohio office. The role involves supporting the Central Ohio Transit Authority's expansion, conducting research and analysis for transit projects across Ohio, and leading report preparation and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a BA/BS with 4 years of experience in transit planning, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly qualified Transit / Urban Planner III for our growing AECOM's Columbus, Ohio office.
Key responsibilities include:
- Being actively engaged in our team's ongoing work supporting the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) in their planned expansion of rapid transit throughout the Columbus region
- Supporting projects for other transit agency clients throughout the state of Ohio, including in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Akron and Toledo.
- Conducting research, data reviews, and analysis to inform transportation decision-making and determine potential environmental effects with minimal direction
- Interpreting and comparing findings of relevant studies for compliance with local, state, and Federal requirements, standard procedures, and client expectations.
- Analyzing a wide range of planning, land use and transportation data and assist with technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other comprehensive plans, transportation reports or memorandums with minimal oversight
- Assisting with modeling of travel time, ridership and cost estimates for public transit projects
- Leading the preparation of reports and maps on various topics
- Supporting agency stakeholder and public engagement efforts.
- Preparing and delivering effective presentations
- Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists and managing their project-delivery efforts.
- Assisting with proposals and business development
- Providing oversight and guidance to junior staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS or other post graduate degree in Planning, Policy, or related fields
- 4+ Years experience with regional transit/transportation engineering planning project experience.
- MA/MS preferred in a related field
- Strong technical writing and analysis skills
- Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills
- Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills
- Experience and comfortability communicating with and presenting to both small and large public audiences.
- Able to work independently but also collaborate closely with cross-discipline project teams to advance project goals.
- Coursework and/or project experience in transit planning and policy foundations including transit network concepts, conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments, and awareness of public engagement best practices.
- Experience with Federal transportation and rapid transit planning processes (e.g. bus rapid transit, light rail transit, commuter rail) including but not limited to, developing a Purpose and Need and advancing a project to a locally preferred alternative.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online.
- Experience in preparing graphics and visuals for a technical and public audience.
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- AECOM is interest in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
- Offered rate of compensation (Columbus, OH. area only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00.
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10125030
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc