Transportation Planner

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.

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Planner for immediate employment in the Raleigh, NC office.
This Entry-Level Planner will support AECOM’s North Carolina Transportation Planning Group on a variety of studies including transportation planning, transit, active transportation, resilience, project development (NEPA/SEPA) and environmental permitting.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting planning studies and reports for new and updated plans, programs and regulations.
• Preparing written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.
• Conducting planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results
• Collecting a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, transportation tax base data and occupancy rates.
• Providing information to the public regarding development regulations.
• Assisting in resolving citizen and customer issues.
• Under direct supervision, conducting field evaluations and assessments.
• Collaborating with project teams in the preparation of transportation plans, including regional plans, transit studies and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and reports.
• Gathering data and conduct analysis of data for use in projects and for decision making.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/City and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, Transportation, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
• Competence in Geographic Information Systems software (GIS), including ArcGIS Pro
• Adobe Creative Suite

Additional Details:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Offer

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.