Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At 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.

There 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 over 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Transit-Rail Project Manager  to join our Chicago office.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead transit/rail projects for our key clients in the Chicago region, with an emphasis on working for the CTA.   Additional project opportunities would be expected with Metra and Amtrak. Qualified applicants will be able to demonstrate technical experience in heavy rail (HRT) track design. The objective of the position is to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to complete the design of transit rail, systems and station enhancements. . In addition, it is expected that the successful candidate in this position will closely collaborate with planning, civil/roadway, structural, and architectural design teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as an engineering project manager for transit-rail design assignments with Chicago region clientsLead track & civil design for major infrastructure projectsGuide and collaborate with other design disciplinesBe a visible leader and participate in engineering staff mentorship and developmentEstablish and/or maintain client relationships with Chicago area transit agencies

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred qualifications:

 

BS in Civil Engineering or related fieldPE license in Illinois (or ability to obtain)5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in managing civil track design projectsExperience and familiarity working on CTA projectsProficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads / OpenRoads / OpenRailWorking knowledge of design requirements for rail systems (e.g. traction power, catenary, signals).Working knowledge of track structure design principles and special trackwork detailsAbility to scope/estimate complex projectsDemonstrated leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interactionAbility to work with various multi-disciplined teams is essential to this role

Additional InformationAECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. (Current U.S. H1B work visa holders) Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States. Occasional project site travel required.Relocation is available for this role.

About AECOM

AECOM 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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.