Transit Safety Security Specialist

AECOM

. Lead project tasks for internal and external clients across the United States .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Pittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Public Transportation Safety Certification, Risk Management, and Safety & Security processes, with a strong focus on compliance with FTA and APTA standards. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver training and documentation for safety and security protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Transportation Safety Certification (PTSCTP, TSSP)State Safety Oversight (SSO) ExperienceCertified Safety Professional (CSP)FTA TSSP Bus/Rail CertificationHazard and Vulnerability Analysis/Assessments

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Hard Skills

Risk Management ProcessesPHA/TVA DevelopmentDCCC/CSCC DevelopmentPTASP Development and Annual ReviewSafety & Security Certification DocumentationSafety & Security Design ReviewCPTED Design StandardsADA Design StandardsNFPA 130 Design StandardsSSC Peer Reviews

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationGuidance and Direction

Tools & Technologies

SSC TrainingWorkshop Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Transportation Safety Certification (PTSCTP, TSSP)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)FTA TSSP Bus/Rail Certification

Industry Keywords

FTAAPTAPublic TransportationSafety & SecurityCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project tasks for internal and external clients across the United States
Apply risk management processes developed by FTA and industry standards from APTA
Provide direction and guidance to multi-disciplined colleagues and junior staff
Develop PHAs/TVAs and associated mitigations/countermeasures
Hold workshops with multi-disciplinary groups and committees
Develop CEL/CILs
Develop DCCCs/CSCCs
Interact directly with agency clients and project managers
Prepare SSC documents and reports
Develop, review, and update PTASPs annually
Conduct SSC peer reviews
Deliver SSC training for internal and external clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy
Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Programs (PTSCTP, TSSP) experience
State Safety Oversight (SSO) experience
Successful experience in U.S. domestic Cybersecurity and safety/security
Public Transportation Safety Certification (PTSCTP and/or TSSP) preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
FTA TSSP Bus/Rail Certification preferred
Working proficiency with CPTED Design Standards
Working proficiency with ADA Design Standards
Working proficiency with NFPA 130 Design Standards
Proven proficiency with the FTA Safety & Security Certification Process
Proven proficiency with APTA Safety & Security Certification Standards
Proven proficiency with PTASP Development and Annual Review Process
Proven proficiency with Safety & Security Certification Documentation
Proven proficiency with Safety & Security Design Review
Proven proficiency with Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis/Assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location