AECOM Technical Services, Inc.is seeking a Transportation Planner in Austin, TX.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external clients to deliver CAV and smart mobility projects on schedule and within scope
- Utilize GIS and data analysis tools to analyze spatial data related to land use, transportation networks, and demographic trends to inform planning decisions and produce compelling visualizations
- Research emerging transportation technologies, assist with infrastructure readiness assessments, and develop forward-thinking mobility strategies
- Support project managers with coordination tasks, monitor project progress, manage communications, and help deliver high-quality planning documents and presentations
- Engage with neighborhood groups, public agencies, elected officials, and developers to guide community development and transportation initiatives
- Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentation materials including PowerPoints to communicate project status, planning outcomes, and alternative development to stakeholders
- Support updates to long-range transportation and comprehensive plans to ensure alignment with smart mobility, sustainability, and economic development goals
- Identify key planning challenges and develop strategies to enhance multimodal connectivity, safety, and accessibility in urban and suburban environments
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on action items to support project continuity
- Collect and interpret statistical data, including safety, economic, and ITS devices
- Create maps, visualizations, and technical documentation
- Evaluate infrastructure readiness and propose innovative solutions for connected vehicle environments
- Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days a week