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Senior Transportation Planning Engineer/Project Manager

AECOM
full-time
Austin, TX
Posted 3/26/2026
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Transportation Planning Engineer/Project Manager for immediate employment in Texas. This position gives you the opportunity to engage in a variety of planning work that may include highway corridor plans and studies, multimodal planning, advanced transportation planning, and innovative tool development

As an integral member of our team, you will play a critical role in our transportation planning program in Texas. If you are skilled and experienced in transportation planning and preliminary engineering and looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the transportation sector, we encourage you to apply.

The responsibilities associated with this position encompass a diverse range of tasks, including but not limited to:

  • Oversee projects, manage tasks, and collaborate with project teams in the development of multimodal transportation plans. The projects include feasibility studies, corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, master transportation plans, small area plans, and other related plans.

  • Coordinate directly with TxDOT TPP, aligning expectations, delivery high-quality work, understanding and positioning for upcoming opportunities.

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  • Act as a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients, both internally and externally, while championing AECOM's values. Facilitate the integration of planning and engineering efforts within project teams to establish a cohesive decision-making framework.

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    Minimum Qualifications:

    • BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

    • AICP or PE Certification is required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 15+ Years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience in transportation projects including planning and data analysis, economic evaluation, freight analysis and demand modeling.

    • Bachelor’s degree in urban/city/Regional Planning or Civil Engineering.

    • Understanding of the state and regional transportation planning frameworks and collaboration processes in Texas and especially with TxDOT.

    • Demonstration of effective leadership skills as a project manager, key task leader, or deputy project manager in a significant transportation planning project or program.

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    • Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

    • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

    Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $210000.

    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 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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    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.

    ReqID: J10147930

    Business Line: Transportation

    Business Group: DCS

    Strategic Business Unit: West

    Career Area: Planning

    Work Location Model: Hybrid

    Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 210000 - yearly

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    full-time

    Location

    Austin, TX

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