Junior Transportation Planner - Hybrid Transit Roles

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

Job summary

AECOM in Arlington, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Planner to join our growing transit planning team. This role targets candidates with 0–2 years of transit experience and a passion for planning corridors, active transportation, and bus networks.

You will participate in corridor planning, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and support for local, state, and federal projects with opportunities to learn from a diverse group of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field as listed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transit patterns and identify opportunities to improve route efficiency.
• Support transportation planning studies and prepare deliverables.
• Prepare presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Document meetings and capture key takeaways and action items.
• Collect data and conduct analyses to support research studies.
• Coordinate stakeholder, community, and public engagement efforts.
• Under supervision, perform field evaluations and assessments.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Job description

AECOM in Arlington, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Planner to join our growing transit planning team. This role targets candidates with 0–2 years of transit experience and a passion for planning corridors, active transportation, and bus networks.

You will participate in corridor planning, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and support for local, state, and federal projects with opportunities to learn from a diverse group of professionals.