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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented and hardworking Transit Systems Engineer to our grow our transit systems practice in Minneapolis, MN . This unique and exciting position offers the opportunity to work in a developing practice with great growth opportunities while receiving support from a global system practice that leads the nation in transit systems design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client development and marketing through client visits, tracking industry opportunities, proposal preparation and identifying new clients and industry partners.

• Ability to communicate well with others and support business development opportunities

• Technical competence in all elements of transit traction power engineering

• Leading a team in the preparation of design drawings and documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, proposals, calculations, and studies associated with transit projects.

• Technical competence in many elements of transit engineering

• Ability to perform project work as well as serve as a technical leader

• Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with all client, local, state and federal regulations including AREMA railway standards and other applicable US standards

• Ability to exercise of judgment on details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

• Ability to prepare and guide drafters/designers and less experienced engineers to prepare One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling, test plans, field tests, reports, analysis, and technical studies for traction power systems.

• Ability to perform site investigations and walk-downs and to help clients identify solutions.

• Ability to manage projects of all sizes and complexities

• Ability to develop staff and facilitate team growth

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited education program.

• 15 years of transit engineering experience.

• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration

• Experience with MetCouncil and/or other relevant transit agencies nationwide

• Experience in design/build and other alternative delivery projects

• Experience in writing of technical papers and technical presentations

• Experience technical studies

• Leadership positions held on professional societies or technical committees

• Experience in providing technical training

• Experience in writing project proposals and delivery of oral presentations for purpose of business development

• Extensive experience in the execution and task leadership for design calculations, plans development, specifications and technical report writing

• Demonstrated ability to design with constructability in mind throughout all steps of design process

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to draw from the skills of others to bring innovation to serve the needs of our clients

• Strategic thinking with the ability to foresee and be willing to advance long term goal achievement over short term gains, and realization of when a choice between the two is appropriate

• Self-motivator able and willing to plan for, and act on risks and opportunities aligned with business goals and aligned within area organizational structure

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.

• Relocation is available for this position.

• Offered rate of compensation (Minnesota locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $124,000 - $210,000.

• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan

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

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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

ReqID: J10101955

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid