Transportation Planner

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner in Phoenix, AZ.

This role focuses on guiding transportation decisions through research, data analysis, and GIS mapping while ensuring regulatory compliance and engagement with stakeholders. The position requires a Master's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of experience, with telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field with 1 year of experience.
• Experience in environmental and socioeconomic analysis, including Social Vulnerability Index Analysis and multi-criteria analysis.
• GIS analysis and mapping using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
• Data analysis using MS Excel, SQL, SPSS, R, and Python.
• Graphic design via Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis to guide transportation decisions.
• Evaluate findings for compliance with regulations and client expectations.
• Analyze planning, land use, and transportation data for plans and reports.
• Gather data to prepare reports and maps related to census, land use, environment.
• Support GIS mapping and analyze socioeconomic data and travel demand.
• Create visual representations using graphical tools.
• Assist in research and analyses focused on land use and multimodal planning.
• Facilitate stakeholder and public engagement initiatives.
• Perform tasks as assigned by senior staff or project managers.
• Provide training to junior staff and assist in QA and recruitment.
• Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week.

Skills

GIS analysis

Data analysis

Public engagement

Education

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Transportation Planning

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

ArcGIS Online Apps

MS Excel

SQL

SPSS

R

Python

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Phoenix, AZ - 7878 N 16th Stree
• Compensation: USD 86590 - USD 102167 - yearly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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 world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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 nearly 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

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner in Phoenix, AZ:

• Conduct comprehensive research and data analysis to guide transportation decision-making and assess potential environmental impacts
• Interpret and evaluate findings from relevant studies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as client expectations
• Analyze diverse planning, land use, and transportation data, contributing to technical analyses, feasibility studies, and the development of comprehensive plans and transportation reports
• Gather and compile various technical and statistical data to assist in preparing reports and maps related to census data, land use, and environmental factors
• Support GIS mapping efforts and analyze socioeconomic data, land use, environmental impacts, travel behavior, and transportation demand concepts
• Create visual representations using a range of graphical tools
• Assist in research and technical analyses focused on land use and multimodal planning
• Facilitate stakeholder and public engagement initiatives for agency projects
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by senior staff or project managers
• Provide training to junior staff and assisted in quality control and recruitment efforts
• Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and1 year of experience as a Transportation Planner, Urban Planner, or in a related occupation.

Position requires experience in the following:

• Environmental and socioeconomic analysis, including Social Vulnerability Index Analysis and Multi-criteria analysis
• GIS analysis and mapping
• Survey analysis
• GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and QGIS, ArcGIS Online Apps
• Data analysis tools, including MS Excel, SQL, SPSS, R, and Python
• Graphic design through Adobe Creative Suites

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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.