Transit Design Manager - Bus Rapid Transit

AECOM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Transit Design Manager (BRT) in the East region is a hands-on project leadership role focused on designing Bus Rapid Transit systems. Hybrid work arrangement allows 2–3 days in the office while delivering multi-disciplinary solutions.

You'll lead design teams, coordinate with stakeholders, develop PS&E packages, and contribute to business development initiatives. The role requires PE license, roadway design experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education.
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Roadway design experience with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and/or Light Rail Transit (LRT).
• US Citizenship is required due to nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as team lead, project manager and/or discipline lead on planning, preliminary and final design of BRT projects.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline design teams and support business development.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, and visual aids for BRT infrastructure.
• Develop construction cost estimates and PS&E packages.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and manage tasks within budget and schedule.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Budgeting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microstation/Power InRoads

Power GeoPak

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Work with Us. Change the World.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The AECOM Transit Design Manager (BRT) is a key role which reports to the US Mid-Atlantic Region Transportation Business Line. This is a hands-on project leadership role for someone who loves making cities more commutable by managing the design of transit - BRT!

We are seeking candidates who live in the East Region who can work on a HYBRID basis (2 or 3 days/week in office) from one of our East Coast offices.

This person will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of exciting transit projects nationally, taking on a project leadership role within our Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) design team.

The successful candidate may be asked to:

• Serve as an AECOM team lead, project manager and/or discipline lead on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, and will coordinate, cooperate, and work collaboratively with other team members as well as support business development.

The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams as they:

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids for BRT infrastructure.
• Prepare and/or review multimodal street design
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Coordinate tasks and provides leadership and mentorship to entry-level engineers.
• Perform work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 8 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineering license
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or Power GeoPak or OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Roadway design experience
• Bus Rapid Transit and / or Light Rail Transit (LRT) design experience
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 Years of Relevant Experience in transportation design
• 2 years in a similar leadership role is helpful
• 5+ years in engineering project management roles
• Ability to prepare engineering design reports and construction drawings for highway, roadway, transit, and/or rail.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians
• Familiarity with local design standards as well as national BRT/LRT standards and best practices
• Ability to interpret and utilize appropriate design standards
• Good relationships with multiple transportation agency clients
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Experience in leading business development efforts

Additional Information

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

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $135000 to $190000.

About AECOM

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.

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.

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.

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 190000 - yearly