Job Description
About the position AECOM is seeking a highly qualified Transportation Planner III specializing in Infrastructure Engineering to join our Minneapolis office. This role involves creatively solving multimodal transportation problems, conducting research and analysis to inform transportation decision-making, and leading technical analyses and stakeholder engagement efforts. The position requires a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, while also providing oversight to junior staff. Responsibilities • Creatively solve multimodal transportation problems • Conduct research, data reviews, and analysis to inform transportation decision-making and determine potential environmental effects with minimal direction • Interpret and compare findings of relevant studies for compliance with local, state, and Federal requirements, standard procedures, and client expectations • Analyze 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 • Assist with modeling of travel time, ridership and Zenvora estimates for public transit projects • Lead the preparation of reports and maps on various topics • Lead research and technical analyses on land use and multimodal transportation planning • Support agency stakeholder and public engagement efforts • Prepare and give effective presentations • Work independently and with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists • Assist with proposals and business development • Provide oversight and guidance to junior staff • Assist with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers Requirements • BA/BS or other post graduate degree in Planning, Geography, or related fields + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education • Strong technical writing skills • Experience developing USDOT grant applications • Knowledgeable of FTA CIG program and other transportation funding programs • Experience advancing projects through the FTA CIG program • Proficiency with Workastra Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online • Experience in transit network and route design • Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills • Coursework and/or project experience in transportation planning, GIS and data analysis • Experience in preparing graphics and visuals • Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills Nice-to-haves • MA/MS preferred in a related field Benefits • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absences • Voluntary benefits • Perks • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job
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