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AECOM Lead Transit Engineer in Burnaby, British Columbia
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Job Description
AECOM Canada is seeking an experienced Lead Transit Engineer to join our growing Highways Engineering team . The successful candidate will be based in Burnaby and will play a key role in shaping and delivering transit infrastructure projects across Metro Vancouver, Canada, and beyond.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to transit planning, design, and implementation projects, ensuring high-quality technical analysis and project coordination.
Transit Network & Corridor Planning: Oversee planning and feasibility studies for bus rapid transit (BRT), light rail transit (LRT), commuter rail, and rapid transit expansion projects.
Station & Facility Planning: Support the functional design and integration of transit stations, terminals, and multimodal hubs within urban environments.
Policy & Business Case Development: Conduct transportation policy studies, business case assessments, and infrastructure investment evaluations to support transit expansion strategies.
Operations & Service Planning: Provide expertise in transit service planning, fleet management strategies, and transit priority measures to optimize system performance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Public Consultation: Work closely with government agencies, transit operators, and community groups to develop transit solutions that align with regional transportation goals such as transit oriented developments.
Environmental & Regulatory Assessments: Support environmental impact studies and regulatory compliance for transit infrastructure projects.
Data Analysis & Modeling: Utilize travel demand models, transit ridership forecasting tools, and operational simulation models to assess project viability and performance.
Supporting Network: Experienced with planning for multi modal travel demands including integration with land use and other facilities such as local and regional mobility hubs, MUP and transit facilities.
Business Development: Support and lead proposals, expressions of interest, and client engagement efforts to expand AECOM’s transit portfolio.
Mentorship & Team Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior engineers and planners, fostering a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field with a strong emphasis on transit planning and design.
6+ years of experience in transit planning, project management, or transportation infrastructure planning, design and development.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Registered Professional Planner (RPP, MCIP), or eligibility for certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in transit planning, transportation engineering, or policy development, with a focus on multimodal integration.
Strong understanding of transit operations such as rapid transit network design, transit priority measures, and high-frequency service planning.
Experience working on major transit infrastructure projects, such as BRT, LRT, and rail transit expansions.
Familiarity with regional transportation policies and funding mechanisms in British Columbia and Canada.
Proficiency in transit modeling and analysis tools such as TransCAD, EMME, VISSIM, Synchro, and GIS software.
Experience leading or contributing to business cases, funding applications, and feasibility studies for transit projects.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including experience with public consultations and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of construction traffic management and temporary traffic control measures for transit infrastructure projects.
Additional Information
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $105,000.00 - $140,000.00.
About AECOM
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What makes AECOM a great place to work
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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.
ReqID: J10125837
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd