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Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Transit Engineer is a key position that will be based in Utah and report into the US West Region Transit/Rail Engineering Group. This person will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of exciting transit projects with the transit/rail group with a focus on supporting the regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) design team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as an AECOM team and/or discipline lead, deputy project manager and/or technical task leader on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects, and will coordinate, cooperate, and work collaboratively with others team members as well as support business development. Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids for BRT and LRT 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. Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings. Prepare technical specification sections. 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. Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position and demonstrated experience with the types of tasks that will be required. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field 4 years of relevant experience in transportation design, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Professional Engineering license in Utah (or ability to obtain) Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Microstation/Power InRoads or Power GeoPak 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 Roadway design experience Bus Rapid Transit design experience Light Rail Transit design experience Familiarity with local Utah design standards as well as national BRT/LRT standards and best practices Ability to interpret and utilize appropriate design standards Local relationships with Utah transportation agencies Excellent communication and writing skills Additional Information Sponsorship is available for this position. Travel may be required for this position. Offered rate of compensation (Utah locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications , experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is 71,000-129,912. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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