Entry-Level Transportation Planner - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Transportation is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Planner to join our Arlington, VA team. This hybrid, full-time position offers hands-on exposure to corridor planning, transit operations, and regional projects, with immediate start potential for Spring/Summer 2027.

The role emphasizes learning and collaboration, supporting senior staff on transit studies and community outreach while developing transit-planning skills in a multi-disciplinary group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transit patterns and network efficiency to improve route performance.
• Develop reports and deliverables for transportation planning studies.
• Prepare client presentations and document key takeaways.
• Collect data and conduct analyses to support research studies.
• Coordinate stakeholder and public engagement efforts.
• Assist with field evaluations under supervision.
• Support design/engineering studies for local, state, and federal clients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or related field

Tools

Optibus

Remix

GIS

Job description

Entry-Level Transportation Planner - Networking Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

• Full-time


• Business Group: DCS


• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc


• Business Line: Transportation


• Work Location Model: Hybrid


• Primary Location: US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv


• Compensation: USD 35 - USD 40 - hourly

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18th and 19th.This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Arlington office.This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Planner to be based in Arlington, VA.

AECOM Transportation is seeking a hardworking, creative, Entry-Level Transportation Planner to join our diverse and holistically focused transit planning group in Arlington, VA for immediate employment.

Imagine working on rewarding transit projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and nationally, within a growing multimodal transit planning team, supporting some of the best and most challenging regional transit projects along with some national work opportunities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a junior transportation professional with 0-2 years of transit industry experience, eager to participate in complex transportation and public transit projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in transit planning principles as well as a willingness to expand upon their knowledge base by applying their skills to active projects in our team’s portfolio. The successful candidate will take on a variety of transit planning projects, including corridor planning, active transportation (pedestrian and cycling), bus network planning and operations, transit technology and decarbonization, innovative mobility solutions, Bus Rapid Transit planning, rural and microtransit planning, transit performance and policy research, and transit safety initiatives. Through this work, they will not only increase their own skill set but also build relationships with our valued clients and business partners.

Additionally, this role involves assisting with design/engineering studies and tasks for local, state, and federal clients, with projects ranging from feasibility and corridor studies to regional and statewide plans, facility planning and design, transit-oriented development, and station-area development.

This position is expected to begin immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transit patterns, including individual and network transit routes, commuting and leisure trips, and identifying opportunities to improve route and network efficiency


• Support transportation planning studies, including developing reports and other key deliverables, to create recommendations and solutions for our valued clients and partners.


• Prepare presentations regarding ongoing projects to clients and stakeholders.


• Document meeting discussions and provide key takeaways and action items.


• Collect statistical data and conduct analyses to support research studies.


• Help coordinate stakeholder, community, and public engagement efforts.


• Under direct supervision, conduct field evaluations and assessments.
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Geography, or a related field.
  
  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  
  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  
  
  • Willingness to learn and build relationships with colleagues and clients.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Graduate degree in urban planning/studies, transportation, or transit planning.


• 1-2 years of work experience in urban planning, transportation, or transit planning.


• Proficiency in transit modeling or data analysis software (e.g. Optibus, Remix, GIS).


• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools.


• Interest in community-based planning including stakeholder, community, and public engagement.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organization and time management skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Willingness to learn and build relationships with colleagues and clients.


• Experience collaborating with staff of all levels.




• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.


• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Arlington, VA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Arlington, VA on a scheduled basis.


• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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About AECOM

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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.

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