Job Description

AECOM Technical Services, Inc., is seeking a Transportation Planner I in Arlington, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Adjust and apply travel demand models to forecast future-year travel demand, particularly with a focus on forecasting intercity passenger rail ridership.
• Intercity travel demand model design, development, calibration, and application, including maintaining, updating, and applying the AECOM national intercity model.
• Travel survey design, sampling plan development, processing, and analysis –including household travel surveys, transit on-board surveys, focus groups, stated preference surveys, and other specialized survey types.
• Collect and process data for the models and set up, run, and troubleshoot models.
• Perform project evaluation for Alternatives Analysis/DEIS and major investment studies.
• Summarize and document forecasted results.
• Process and analyze various data, including inputs to travel demand models and information about travel markets.
• Support project management and task leaders in executing task orders, completing technical work, and meeting project milestones for ongoing assignments.
• May telecommute.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related field.

Position requires:

1. Travel demand modeling concepts;
2. Analyzing travel survey data;
3. Analyzing demographic data, such as population data from the Census Bureau;
4. Creating maps and doing geospatial analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) software such as ArcGIS/ArcMap or QGIS;
5. Python; and
6. Data analysis using a programming language (Python or R) and interactive visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.