AECOM · 5 hours ago
Transit Design Manager (BRT)
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a creative and highly talented Transit Design Manager (BRT) to join their Transit and Rail team in Chicago, where the role involves leading diverse transit projects and overseeing multidisciplinary teams in the design and planning of Bus Rapid Transit systems.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an AECOM team lead, project manager and/or discipline lead on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, and will coordinate, cooperate, and work collaboratively with others team members as well as support business development
Oversee multidisciplinary teams as they:
Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids for BRT 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
Prepare technical specification sections
Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings
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
Qualification
Required
BA/BS + 10 years of related experience (in transportation design) or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
Professional Engineering license (PE)
Preferred
5+ years in engineering project management roles specific to Bus / Rail/ Transit project deliveries
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 and / or Light Rail Transit design experience
Familiarity with local design standards as well as national BRT/LRT standards and best practices
Ability to interpret and utilize appropriate design standards
Good relationships with multiple transportation agency clients
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience in leading business development efforts
Benefits
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
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
Funding
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Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
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