Transit Design Manager - Bus Rapid Transit

Company Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Work with Us. Change the World. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description The AECOM Transit Design Manager (BRT) is a key role which reports to the US Mid-Atlantic Region Transportation Business Line. This is a hands-on project leadership role for someone who loves making cities more commutable by managing the design of transit - BRT! We are seeking candidates who live in the East Region who can work on a HYBRID basis (2 or 3 days/week in office) from one of our East Coast offices. This person will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of exciting transit projects nationally, taking on a project leadership role within our Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) design team. The successful candidate may be asked to: Serve as an AECOM team lead, project manager and/or discipline lead on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, and will coordinate, cooperate, and work collaboratively with other team members as well as support business development. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams as they: Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids for BRT infrastructure. Prepare and/or review multimodal street design Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables. Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects. Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package. Prepare technical specification sections. Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings. Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements. Coordinate tasks and provides leadership and mentorship to entry-level engineers. Perform work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision. Work independently and with other team members to complete all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 8 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Professional Engineering license Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or Power GeoPak or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Roadway design experience Bus Rapid Transit and / or Light Rail Transit (LRT) design experience Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required Preferred Qualifications 10 Years of Relevant Experience in transportation design 2 years in a similar leadership role is helpful 5+ years in engineering project management roles Ability to prepare engineering design reports and construction drawings for highway, roadway, transit, and/or rail. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians Familiarity with local design standards as well as national BRT/LRT standards and best practices Ability to interpret and utilize appropriate design standards Good relationships with multiple transportation agency clients Excellent communication and writing skills Experience in leading business development efforts Additional Information Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $135000 to $190000. 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. 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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where 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. Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: East Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 190000 - yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr