AECOM Wins Three Contracts for Seattle Transit Expansion Under $1B Program
AECOM won three task-order contracts from Sound Transit under a broader $1 billion, five-year program to expand Seattle-area rail and bus systems. The firm will lead civil and structural design, oversee environmental reviews and deliver construction management for light rail, commuter rail and bus network upgrades.
1. Contract Awards and Scope
AECOM announced winning three multiple-award task-order contracts from Sound Transit. These agreements form part of a broader five-year, $1 billion engineering services initiative to support transportation improvements in the Seattle region.
2. Engineering and Environmental Roles
Under these contracts, AECOM will lead civil and structural engineering design phases and conduct systemwide environmental reviews. The firm will also manage regulatory approvals to ensure compliance across expansion and renewal projects.
3. Program Scale and Objectives
The program includes upgrades to light rail, commuter rail and bus networks aimed at increasing capacity and reliability throughout the Seattle region. Sound Transit has issued 19 such contracts in total, with AECOM acting as lead firm on this design package.
4. Market and Strategic Impact
Shares of AECOM closed at $99.56, rising 5.68% on the contract news, reflecting investor confidence in its transportation business. The awards bolster AECOM’s backlog and position it to secure further work on major transit infrastructure projects.