Transit Design Leader: BRT Expert, Hybrid

AECOM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transit Design Manager (BRT) to lead the design of Bus Rapid Transit projects from the US Mid-Atlantic region. This hands-on role reports to the US Mid-Atlantic Transportation Business Line and requires a strong background in transit design and project leadership.

The position offers hybrid work (2–3 days in the office) on the East Coast and the chance to work on national transit projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microstation, or ORD.
• Bus Rapid Transit and/or Light Rail Transit (BRT/LRT) design experience.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as team lead, project manager and/or discipline lead on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects; coordinate with team members and support business development.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams; prepare engineering calculations and drawings for BRT infrastructure.
• Prepare/review multimodal street design; participate in interdisciplinary review; develop construction cost estimates.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to entry-level engineers; ensure work aligns with budget and schedule with minimal supervision.
• Work independently and with the team to complete design elements for engineering works.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

BRT/LRT design experience

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Transit Design Manager (BRT) to lead the design of Bus Rapid Transit projects from the US Mid-Atlantic region. This hands-on role reports to the US Mid-Atlantic Transportation Business Line and requires a strong background in transit design and project leadership.

The position offers hybrid work (2–3 days in the office) on the East Coast and the chance to work on national transit projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business development.