Senior Transit Engineer & Project Lead — Multimodal

AECOM; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation/Transit Engineer – Project Manager based in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Nashville, TN. This senior role leads multi-disciplinary transit projects, acts as technical lead and project manager, and supports business development across the Southeast region.

You will oversee the design and delivery of LRT, BRT, commuter rail, and multimodal corridors, mentor staff, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with clients to advance high-profile

Qualifications

• BA/BS in an engineering discipline with 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on complex, multi‑disciplinary, multi‑modal transportation projects.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of multimodal/transit infrastructure including streetcars, LRT, BRT, commuter rail, and related facilities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide quality assurance and ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Support the development of engineering budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Write scope and estimate projects.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Transit market sectors.
• Mentor and support the professional development of engineering staff across disciplines.
• Represent AECOM at industry events, client meetings, and public forums as a subject matter expert in transit engineering.
• Support business development efforts for all engineering disciplines in the region, including client engagement, proposal development, and pursuit strategy.
• Participate in client pre‑positioning efforts, including attending industry events, supporting capture planning, and contributing to client engagement strategies.
• Assist in identifying new opportunities and supporting go/no‑go decisions through market research and client intelligence.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Transit engineering

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

PE license

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation/Transit Engineer – Project Manager based in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Nashville, TN. This senior role leads multi-disciplinary transit projects, acts as technical lead and project manager, and supports business development across the Southeast region.

You will oversee the design and delivery of LRT, BRT, commuter rail, and multimodal corridors, mentor staff, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with clients to advance high-profile