Transport Planning Senior Assistant

AECO; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

International exposure

Professional development

Job summary

AECOM in Poland is seeking a Transport Planning Senior Assistant to support international road design and infrastructure projects, with a focus on the UK & Ireland and US markets. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop transport strategies and analyse traffic flows.

Your role includes contributing to planning of efficient road networks, modelling delivery, and supporting feasibility studies in an international environment. Fluency in English required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in transport planning/modelling.
• Experience in transportation planning studies, traffic analysis or modelling, and design of transportation infrastructure.
• Proficiency with LinSIG, SATURN, Synchro, Sidra, or Junctions.
• Familiarity with US/UK & Ireland planning standards (FHWA, AASHTO, DFT/Highways England).
• English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in international, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic engineering and transport planning across projects.
• Create technical reports, drawings, and presentations under guidance.
• Support junctions, pedestrian crossings, and signals design.
• Work on ITS, TEO, or TMC projects.
• Assist feasibility studies and mobility planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, urban planning, and environmental teams on international projects.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate across time zones.
• Contribute to process improvements in transport planning.

Skills

Traffic modelling

Analytical skills

English communication

International teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Transport Systems or Civil Engineering

Tools

LinSIG

SATURN

Synchro

Sidra

GuideSIGN

Junctions

Job 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.

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

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Transport Planning Senior Assistant to support international road design and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the UK & Ireland and US markets. Based in Poland, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop transport strategies, analyse traffic flows, and contribute to the planning of efficient and sustainable road networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Being accountable for traffic engineering and transport planning, modelling delivery on a range of transport projects.
• Contribute to technical projects/reports, drawings, and presentations under guidance from senior staff.
• Participate in traffic design installations for junctions, pedestrian crossings design, traffic signals schemes etc.
• Working on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS or Traffic Engineering & Operations TEO or Traffic Management Center TMC projects.
• Support feasibility studies, impact assessments, or mobility planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, urban planning, and environmental teams on international projects.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with global teams across time zones.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in transport planning methodologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in transport planning/modelling.
• Experience in transportation planning studies, traffic analysis or modelling, as well as the design of transportation or traffic infrastructure.
• Experience in relevant software such as: LinSIG, SATURN or Synchro or Sidra or Junctions.
• Familiarity with US or UK & Ireland transportation planning standards (e.g., FHWA, AASHTO, DFT/Highways England Standards, TSM Chapter 6 etc.).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in international, cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Transport Systems or Civil Engineering from Politechnika Warszawska or WAT or relevant University.
• Experience with design software such as LinSIG,GuideSIGN, SignCAD
• Certification in transport planning or traffic engineering (e.g., Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport, postgraduate studies in transport infrastructure etc.).
• Knowledge of sustainable mobility planning and smart transport systems.
• Experience working on UK&Ireland/US DOT-funded projects or similar international infrastructure programs will be considered favorably.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on high-impact international infrastructure projects.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid mode).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.