Rail Operations and Planning Lead

AECOM seeks a multidisciplined transportation professional with experience in rail operations capital design and relationship and knowledge of internal policies and procedures at MetroNorth Railroad Amtrak or other rail services operated in the New England/NY Metro area.

This role will support a diverse range of projects from strategic planning to construction. AECOMs expects the candidate to be able to manage commitments on simultaneous projects working with staff resources to accomplish tasks. The position is expected to support business development and project administration. This could include tasks such as identifying new business opportunities and assisting with responding to agency Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This position is to be based in Rocky Hill CT.

Additional responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical guidance for all rail service and operations planning assignments within New England.
• Provide technical guidance in evaluating the feasibility of establishing new services rail routes extensions and stations.
• Support development and execution of significant rail/transit projects including light rail heavy rail subway commuter rail highspeed rail and/or bus rapid transit surface aerial or underground project pursuits and delivery (traditional and alternative).
• Mentor a team of rail service planners and rail systems engineers
• Participate in business development activities as appropriate
• Performs various management leadership and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Interprets organizes executes and coordinates technical assignments.
• Maintains liaison with units within the organization and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Acts independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience.
• Works under minimal supervision. Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Participates in leadership discussions and effectively communicates workload requirements.
• Supports client relationships by performance service and effective communication.
• Provide technical guidance for all rail design projects which includes assisting in staging planning and sequencing the construction of the design.
• Participate in rail systems workshops and discussions with the client.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and /or education.
• Experience with and knowledge of rail services internal policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Experience analyzing detailed rail operating plans (including timetables and equipment. manipulations) is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills good time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with CTDOT MetroNorth Amtrak.

Additional Information :

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

• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 youre 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 wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime