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Senior Transit Engineer - Project Manager

Charlotte, NC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior-level Project Manager and Technical Lead overseeing multi-disciplinary transit engineering projects including light rail, BRT, and commuter rail.

Role type

Senior IC project manager (transit infrastructure)

Builds

Multimodal transit infrastructure projects (LRT, BRT, commuter rail, streetcars)

Domain

Transportation infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, technical leadership, multi-disciplinary coordination, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, scope definition, estimation, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, business development, proposal development, client engagement, market research, mentoring

Preferred skills

Transit infrastructure design experience, familiarity with Southeast US transit agencies, design and construction phase delivery, engineering standards and permitting knowledge

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-modal transportation projects; Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of multimodal/transit infrastructure; Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders; Provide quality assurance and ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and client requirements; Support the development of engineering budgets, schedules, and resource plans; Write scope and estimate projects; Mentor and support the professional development of engineering staff; Represent AECOM at industry events, client meetings, and public forums as a subject matter expert; Support business development efforts including client engagement, proposal development, and pursuit strategy; Participate in client pre-positioning efforts including capture planning and client engagement strategies; Assist in identifying new opportunities and supporting go/no-go decisions through market research and client intelligence

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship responsibilities

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