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Change the World.\nAt 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.\nThere 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 nearly 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.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner V in Oakland, CA.\nJob Details:\nServe as a staff specialist, applying advanced theories, concepts, and principles to manage and direct highly complex transit and multimodal studies, including feasibility analyses, environmental clearance, and alternatives analyses for regional and corridor-level planning efforts.\nLead advanced technical analyses for transportation projects, developing innovative recommendations for transit plans, and identifying and validating appropriate funding sources, often acting as a technical expert for the office or project teams.\nConduct comprehensive transportation and traffic impact analyses to support regional planning and economic development, leveraging subject matter expertise to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in transportation systems through advanced modeling and evaluation methods.\nSupport neighborhood planning, public involvement and outreach efforts, and project development initiatives aimed at improving air quality and reducing congestion, pollution, and the impact of vehicles in urban areas.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategic project proposals, engage stakeholders, and present findings to advisory boards and elected officials, contributing to the growth of planning services and client trust.\nProvide technical leadership and oversight for outreach efforts, project development initiatives, and strategic planning aimed at improving air quality, reducing congestion, and mitigating environmental impacts, with responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing complex assignments.\nAdvise on proposal strategies, engage stakeholders, and present findings to senior leaders and advisory boards, contributing to the growth of planning services and client trust through peer reviews, technical training, and mentoring of less experienced staff.\nConduct peer reviews and share knowledge through internal technical presentations and standards development.\nComplex technical responsibility to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.\nServe as lead verifier on projects that satisfy the client's scope of services and expectations.\nMake day-to-day decisions for a technical team or small to mid-size client.\nUp to 5% domestic travel around the Bay Area.\nMay telecommute up to 3 days a week.\nObtain Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.\n Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning and Policy, Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study and 8 years of experience as a Transportation Planner, Environmental Planner, or a related occupation.\nAlternatively, the Employer will accept a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning and Policy, Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study and 6 years of experience as a Transportation Planner, Environmental Planner, or a related occupation.\nPosition requires experience in the following:\nExperience with analytical processes and developing deliverables using GIS software such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online;\nAdobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign;\nMicrosoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Project;\nComplex understanding of NEPA and CEQA documentation and environmental clearance;\nFormulate comprehensive institutional funding strategies and draft formal grant applications and financial proposals to federal and state agencies;\nExperience facilitating cross-sector project presentations to public sector agencies, private sector entities, and elected officials;\nData analytics and automation of transportation datasets using Python and SQL, and dashboarding using Power BI;\nAnalyze and interpret travel demand modeling and transit service planning into summary documents and presentations; and\nDevelop custom data analysis routines in Python, R, & C++.\n All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM 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.\nAECOM 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.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou 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.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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