Bike & Pedestrian Specialist

Job Summary

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 - over 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is seeking a Pedestrian & Bicycle Specialist to be based in Atlanta, Georgia .

This position is expected to begin in November 2022.

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

• Analysis of pedestrian and bicycle crash data to develop recommendations for countermeasures to reduce observed crashes.
• Research assignments focused on pedestrian and bicycle facility planning and design best practices.
• Assisting with the performance of Crash Screenings, Road Safety Audits, and Traffic Engineering studies.
• Data analysis to perform network screenings that help to identify and prioritize needed ped/bike projects in a given geographical area.
• Development of new standards, specifications, details, and policies that are focused on pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Periodic field work in public rights-of-way and travel required within Georgia and neighboring states.
• Collaborate and participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Periodic travel required within Georgia and neighboring states.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Planning from an ABET or similar accredited school

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in pedestrian, bicycle, transit, or other multimodal planning or engineering is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time management skills, self-starter with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, commitment to quality, and attention to detail
• Experience applying standards and guidelines in ADAAG, PROWAG, GDOT's Pedestrian and Streetscape Guide, the MUTCD, and design guides from NACTO and AASHTO
• Experience in ArcGIS, Synchro and/or other traffic modeling software, MicroStation and/or other CAD software, intersection control evaluation (ICE) analysis, crash data analysis, alternatives analysis, multi-criteria decision analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and other related planning and engineering tools

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship is available for this position
• Relocation 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.

Job Category Engineering

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 273549BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.