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AECOM Transportation Engineer / Planner - Traffic in Burnaby, British Columbia
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM Transportation Engineering / Planning is growing and seeking a dynamic and innovative Transportation Engineer / Planner to join our team.
The successful candidate will be based in one of our AECOM BC offices, where the multidisciplinary planning team works on a wide range of projects, shaping and delivering transportation solutions for tomorrow across the Metro Vancouver area, Canada, and around the globe.
Providing clients with transportation planning services, serving as a technical analyst and/or project engineer/planner, with a focus on traffic engineering and transportation planning projects such as:
Roadway/transit planning and functional design
Transportation policy studies
Input to traffic impact studies
Construction traffic management
Traffic signal timings analysis
Business case assessments for transportation projects
Transportation master plan studies
Active transportation planning and design projects
Environmental assessments for transportation facilities
Transportation study peer reviews
Preparing documentation related to current or prospective projects, including correspondence, reports, maps, proposals, expressions of interest, specifications, consultation materials, and meeting minutes
Communicating and working with other project team members, including mentoring junior-level team members
Liaising with and assisting other departments and offices in the provision of transportation planning services to clients
Completing work within the prescribed time and budget while maintaining high quality
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience undertaking planning studies with large data sets
Experience/familiarity with transportation tools (micro/meso/macroscopic levels)
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a similar field, with a strong emphasis on transportation planning or engineering
2+ years of experience in transportation planning or engineering, with some experience in transit, active transportation, and/or multimodal projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideally, 5+ years of experience in transportation planning and project management
Master’s Degree or higher is advantageous
Possesses an engineering license (P.Eng.) or registered professional planner designation (RPP, MCIP) in British Columbia, or is in progress to obtain one of these
Contribution to supporting business development activities, including inputs to and/or leading proposals
4-stage modeling methods and travel demand modeling software (e.g., EMME v2 or greater, TransCAD) is an asset
Able to perform traffic operations analysis using relevant analytical software
Transit service operations and planning practices, as well as transit priority assessments
Experience in a professional consulting environment
Experience in transportation planning policies and infrastructure economics, including an understanding of transit service systems and revenue forecasting
Managing large data sets using Excel (or other tabulation software) and developing macros (using VBA/Excel, Python, etc.)
Familiarity with public finance issues related to municipalities and provinces in British Columbia and Canada, including revenue tools and development charges
Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning and design, including familiarity with established and emerging design practices locally and globally
Transportation demand management and parking policies
Experience and understanding of applying analytical outputs from transportation planning modeling tools, such as Synchro, EMME, TransCAD, VISSIM, or equivalents
Working knowledge and understanding of current transportation planning, policy, and infrastructure initiatives in the Lower Mainland/BC area, including land use and demographic trends in the region, and general urban planning and related policy issues
Leading business development activities and proposals
Ability to interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations
Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations
Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plans, transportation plans, and land development regulations
Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans
Conducts reviews of various development applications, including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests, and rezonings
Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas
Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence
Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning
Develops long-range plans for communities with common developmental issues
Develops strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals
Evaluates the adequacy of design/solutions/facilities in meeting current and projected needs
Recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement improvement plans
Excellent technical writing skills and experience writing a variety of deliverable types, including technical memoranda, reports, and public-facing documents
Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation, facilitation, and listening abilities
Proficient working knowledge of using GIS to produce high-quality maps and complete basic network analysis
Knowledgeable in Construction Traffic Management practices, including developing Temporary Traffic Management Plans, Traffic Control Plans, temporary traffic signal timings, etc.
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $63,000.00 - $105,000.00.
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.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10115949
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd