Traffic / ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Traffic or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer to be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging transportation technology with leadership skills to support our Traffic/ITS team in Minnesota. The successful candidate will need to be a forward-looking team player who can work collaboratively with others, in a dynamic setting to support external client engagement, project management, business development, and internal leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct technical work in the field of traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging technology
• Lead or support a team of professionals to deliver traffic, ITS or emerging technology projects
• Support growth of traffic and ITS practice in Minnesota
• Provide program support functions for large engineering programs across the Midwest
• Collaborate pursuits of both traditional government RFPs as well as unsolicited proposals related to traffic, ITS, and new technologies in transportation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain license within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of ITS and traffic engineering experience
• Experience with MnDOT, MN municipalities, or other state DOT’s projects
• Experience in traffic analysis, forecasting, safety studies, traffic simulation, and conceptual planning/design.
• Experience using Traffic Analysis and Traffic Simulation Software and design platforms.
• Experience in ITS and TSMO planning, systems engineering, ITS design, connected and automated vehicle technology, and smart mobility solutions
• Experience in developing plan sheets, specifications & estimates, technical memoranda, reports, presentations and other project documentation
• Experience in proposal development
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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