Senior Transit Engineer - Project Manager

AECOM; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation/Transit Engineer – Project Manager to be based in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Nashville, TN. The role leads multi-disciplinary transit projects, drives delivery, and supports business development across the region.

The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration to shape the future of transit infrastructure nationwide, including light rail, BRT, and commuter rail initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• PE or P.Eng. license required.
• Experience with transit infrastructure design (LRT/BRT/commuter rail).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to support multi-disciplinary teams and business development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on transit projects across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee planning, design, and delivery of multimodal/transit infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for project execution.
• Provide QA and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Support engineering budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff; represent the firm at industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationships

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

PE/P.Eng. license

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: North Carolina
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Charlotte, NC - 6000 Fairview R
• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 185,000 - yearly

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation/Transit Engineer – Project Manager to be based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, or Nashville Tennessee.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Transit Engineer – Project Manager is a senior-level position responsible for supporting the engineering team in the Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina Region. This individual will oversee the delivery of multi-disciplinary transit engineering projects, serve as technical lead and project manager, and drive business development efforts across the region. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of transit infrastructure in the region while working on high-profile projects including light rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), commuter rail, and multimodal corridors throughout the country. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to support the growth of AECOM’s Transit‑Rail practice.

JOB 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Engineering discipline + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with transit infrastructure design, including LRT, BRT, and/or commuter rail.
• Familiarity with transit agencies within the southeast and regional transportation priorities.
• Experience in engineering project delivery, including design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience supporting multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.
• May have to travel depending on project needs.
• Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.