Transportation/Transit Planner IV

Transportation/Transit Planner IV Full-time State/Province: Ohio Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Columbus, OH - 277 West Nationw Compensation: USD 95000.00 - USD 160000.00 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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 world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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.

AECOM's Transit & Planning Group is seeking a creative, highly talented and experienced mid-level Transportation/Transit Planner IV for immediate employment in AECOM's Columbus, OH.Office.

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in transportation planning, with specialization in multimodal and transit planning. The best candidates will have experience working directly with public sector clients to analyze and recommend solutions for transportation systems, corridors and sites. The best candidates will have an interdisciplinary background and be conversant in the principles of transportation engineering, transportation infrastructure design, environmental planning, and urban planning/land use planning.

Perform a variety of transportation planning studies, such as feasibility studies and alternatives analyses. Conduct research and prepare reports on land use, physical, environmental, social and economic issues. Develop plans, studies, and analyses for transportation and transit projects. Manage and perform field data collection, surveys and inspections to gather data. Develop and execute plans for public and stakeholder engagement. Work with GIS and other planning software. Support the preparation of proposals for project pursuits. Mentor and help advise junior staff on methodologies and deliverables.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 8+ years of relevant experience and/or education GIS experience and expertise Data Analysis, including visual graphics. Experience in planning for both urban and rural transit systems Experience with non-motorized and bike/ped planning and design. Proficient with excel spreadsheets, word processing and standard office software. Ability to work well in teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interest in developing projects and people 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