BRT Transit Design Lead - Hybrid (East Coast)

AECOM; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit Design Manager (BRT) to lead design efforts on Bus Rapid Transit programs. The role supports a hybrid work model with 2–3 days in office and opportunities to guide multi‑discipline teams on national transit projects.

The candidate will manage planning through final design, oversee cost estimates, and ensure quality control while mentoring junior engineers. Must have PE license and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• US Citizenship is required
• Professional Engineering license
• Experience with Bus Rapid Transit and/or Light Rail Transit design
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or Power GeoPak or ORD

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team lead, project manager and discipline lead on planning, preliminary and final design of Bus Rapid Transit projects and coordinate with team members.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings and visual aids for BRT infrastructure.
• Prepare and/or review multimodal street design and participate in interdisciplinary review of deliverables.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort for projects.
• Utilize PS&E package knowledge and prepare technical specification sections.
• Perform quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
• Contribute to engineering budget and schedule and mentor entry‑level engineers.
• Work independently and with the team to complete primary design elements.

Skills

BRT/LRT design experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 8+ years experience or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microstation/Power InRoads

Power GeoPak

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit Design Manager (BRT) to lead design efforts on Bus Rapid Transit programs. The role supports a hybrid work model with 2–3 days in office and opportunities to guide multi‑discipline teams on national transit projects.

The candidate will manage planning through final design, oversee cost estimates, and ensure quality control while mentoring junior engineers. Must have PE license and US citizenship.