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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n Position Summary\nThe Senior ITS Engineer will provide technical leadership, project management, and strategic guidance for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal systems, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), and transportation technology initiatives. This senior-level role leads the planning, systems engineering, design, deployment, integration, operation, and optimization of advanced transportation systems supporting safety, mobility, reliability, and network performance.\nThe position requires extensive experience in traffic signal systems, traffic operations, ITS infrastructure, fiber optic and wireless communications, IP network architecture, transportation technology integration, and performance-driven transportation operations. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to public agency clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor technical staff, support business development efforts, and help shape the future deployment of emerging transportation technologies and connected vehicle applications.\nResponsibilities\nLead the planning, systems engineering, design, deployment, integration, operation, optimization, and maintenance of ITS and traffic signal systems.\nServe as a technical lead and subject matter expert for transportation technology, traffic operations, TSMO, and ITS initiatives.\nManage traffic signal programs including signal design, timing development, coordination, optimization, adaptive signal control, performance monitoring, and system modernization.\nDevelop and implement transportation performance measures, operational dashboards, ATSPM strategies, and data-driven operational improvement programs.\nLead the planning, design, and implementation of ITS infrastructure including:Fiber optic communications\nWireless communications\nCCTV systems\nDynamic Message Signs (DMS)\nDetection systems\nTraffic management centers\nConnected vehicle infrastructure\nAdvanced transportation technologies\n\nProvide technical leadership for transportation communications systems including network architecture, device integration, IP networking, and system interoperability.\nCoordinate with state DOTs, municipalities, counties, transit agencies, toll authorities, emergency responders, FHWA, and other transportation stakeholders.\nSupport systems engineering activities including concepts of operations, requirements development, alternatives analysis, testing plans, verification, validation, and acceptance testing.\nSupport alternative delivery and design-build projects through procurement support, technical requirements development, proposal evaluations, design reviews, construction oversight, and commissioning.\nEvaluate and recommend innovative transportation technologies including connected vehicle applications, vehicle-to-infrastructure communications, advanced detection technologies, automation-supporting infrastructure, and emerging mobility solutions.\nDevelop operational policies, standards, specifications, procedures, technical memoranda, and training materials.\nMentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to staff development, training, and technical excellence initiatives.\nAssist with business development activities including client relationship management, strategic pursuits, technical proposals, scopes of work, and project positioning.\nMinimum:\nBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related engineering discipline.\n10 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation operations, traffic engineering, ITS, TSMO, or related transportation disciplines or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.\nProfessional Engineer registration or ability to obtain North Carolina Professional Engineer registration within six months of hire.\nDemonstrated experience in ITS planning, systems engineering, design, deployment, integration, operations, and maintenance.\nExperience with transportation communications systems including fiber optic and wireless communications infrastructure.\nExperience with transportation technology integration and operational systems.\nPreferred:\nMaster's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.\nExperience leading multidisciplinary ITS, traffic operations, or transportation technology programs.\nExperience with transportation network communications, IP networking, systems integration, and traffic management center operations.\nExperience delivering projects using alternative delivery methods, including design-build and progressive design-build.\nKnowledge of connected and automated vehicle technologies, V2I communications, CV2X applications, advanced sensing technologies, and emerging transportation technologies.\nProfessional certifications such as IMSA Traffic Signal certifications or related transportation technology credentials.\nExperienced in written, verbal, organizational, leadership, and client communication skills.\n Relocation is not an option for this position. \nSponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.\nAt 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.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM 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.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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