2021-09-10
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Oakland
California
United States
United States of America - California, San Jose
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking a motivated Traffic/Transportation Engineer/Planner to join our team in the San Jose and/or Oakland, CA office.
About AECOM
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the sixth consecutive year
Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record’s 2020 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”
Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record’s 2020 “Top 500 Design Firms”
VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
About DCS—Transportation
As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. Our Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation infrastructure and deliver advanced mobility solutions to carry our communities into the future — safely, equitably and reliably.
We combine our extensive planning, design, construction and asset management experience with advanced technologies and innovations to help our public and private clients restore or replace their aging transportation infrastructure, and find smarter, more effective ways to move people and goods across our cities, countries and continents.
Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.
Job Responsibilities
This candidate will work on traffic engineering and transportation planning tasks under the guidance of a senior engineer. The candidate would also be responsible for working independently on some tasks. The work will include signal coordination, traffic impact analysis, traffic studies, transportation planning, peer reviews and traffic operational analysis. Other work will involve preparing pavement delineation plans, lane closure reports and transportation management plans. Typical software work includes SYNCHRO, VISSIM, CUBE, FREQ, TRAFFIX, AUTOCAD, MicroStation, and HCS. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed planning products.
Usually performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty, a type of facility, industry, equipment or program function.
Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Oversees specialized planning functions, such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies.
Provides overall management of IE-related planning issues.
Advises the Planning Director on all planning-related matters.
Advises various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning related issues
Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
Prepares reports on operations and activities, recommending improvements and modifications.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Practice in traffic operations and transportation planning studies
Working knowledge of simulation software like Synchro/Simtraffic, Vissim and/or other traffic/transportation related software/manuals
Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
Registered P.E. or T.E.
Practice in traffic operations and transportation planning studies
Working knowledge of simulation software like Synchro/Simtraffic, Vissim and/or other traffic/transportation related software/manuals
Professional experience in California
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work with Teams/manage parallel projects/tasks
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint tools.
Ability to go and collect field data
Additional Information:
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Transportation - Planning
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 254774BR
Additional Locations US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Drive
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
