Senior Transit Design Engineer (BRT)

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AECOM seeks a Senior Transit Design Engineer to join the West Region based in Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix with onsite work and hybrid flexibility. You will lead and support Bus Rapid Transit projects from planning through final design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare PS&E packages, cost estimates and construction drawings, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to business development. A PE license in CO, AZ or UT or the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months is required, along with strong AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation skills and BRT/LRT experience and solid client relationships. Travel may be required; sponsorship is available. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight BRT/LRT projects, leadership, budget and schedule accountability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and show your fit with AECOM’s growth minded culture.

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transit Design Engineer to be based in Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix.

Position Details:

• The Senior Transit Engineer is a key position that will be based in one of our core locations and report into the US West Region Transit/Rail Engineering Group
• This person will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of exciting transit projects with the transit/rail group with a focus on supporting the regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) design team.

The successful candidate may be asked to:

Serve as an AECOM team and/or discipline lead, deputy project manager and/or technical task leader 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.

• Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• 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.
• Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• 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.
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position and demonstrated experience with the types of tasks that will be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field+ 8 Years of Relevant Experience in transportation design or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Colorado, Arizona or Utah or ability to attain reciprocity within six (6) months or hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 transportation agency clients
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position

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. 

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.