Traffic Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Traffic Engineer based in Houston, TX.

This position will assist with on-going design support of ITS, signal, and illumination projects. This will include but is not limited to support of plan reviews, ITS planning, cost estimations, design task lead, mentoring junior staff on ITS/electrical projects, and management of project teams.

• Serves as a task lead for the development of ITS, illumination, and signals design
• Perform design and calculations both independently and with a team for ITS, illumination, signal, and signing/marking projects
• Provides guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers
• Develop and maintain project schedules
• Performs work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision
• Independently problem solve items for projects; work with project managers to execute design projects
• Serve as a technical expert for ITS/electrical projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ITS system and design principles and standards
• Experience with MUTCD standards
• Prior state-level DOT experience within the United States
• AGI32 Software experience
• Experience with illumination and signal design
• Prepare technical reports and papers for clients and/or internal distribution
• Proficient in Microstation, Excel, Word, Google Earth
• Design experience with fiber and wireless networks, CCTV, DMS
• Project experience with TxDOT, City agencies
• Experience with PS&E package preparation for ITS/Illum./Signal Designs

Additional Information

• Offered rate of compensation (Texas locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $165,000/yr.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

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.

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