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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 AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Traffic Signal Technician for immediate employment. This position will be based in the southeast Michigan area and will work out of client traffic operations center facilities. Traffic operations centers provide a centralized location for stakeholder communications, information dissemination, asset management, and traffic monitoring. The applicant will need to be professional, self-motivated, resourceful, and able to successfully execute various tasks in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities. This position will be located full-time on-site at our client location in Mt Clemens, MI.\nJob Description: The successful candidate provides hands-on technical services and support for various traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems. Responsibilities include utilization, programming, configuration, and troubleshooting. The technician also evaluates and analyzes extensive data from multiple sources to detect roadway incidents, assess equipment setup, and monitor road sensor data. Effective communication with stakeholders ensures accurate information dissemination about traffic incidents. Additionally, the technician collaborates closely with the engineering team to address mobility impact and safety implications, deploying operational changes to alleviate congestion and enhance safety and mobility. Maintaining the quality and timeliness of all disseminated information, including social media and text messages, is a key responsibility. These systems play a vital role in managing safety and mobility on roadways overseen by the Macomb County Traffic Operations Center (TOC) project team.\nThe candidate may be required to work weekends, major holidays, and overnight shifts, as typically assigned. A typical daily office schedule will be set; however, the applicant will be expected to work additional hours either before or after the typical shift, as needed.\nResponsibilities: The successful candidate for the Traffic Signal Technician role will receive specific training tailored to the systems, services, and procedures used by the Macomb TOC project team. The general responsibilities of this position, but are not limited to:\nMonitor traffic detectors, sensors, central systems, and automated traffic management systems to identify and manage roadway incidents, congestion, and device deficiencies.\nDisseminate traffic information through various communication channels (telephone, e-mail, instant messaging, and social media).\nSend real-time incident notifications and follow-up updates.\nCreate, maintain, and troubleshoot work orders for ITS equipment and troubleshoot service requests related to traffic operations.\nCommunicate effectively with engineers, technicians, transportation agency personnel, first responders, and other safety agencies.\nVerify and compare deployed traffic signal timing plans for accuracy.\nDeploy pre-designed traffic signal timing plans to address mobility concerns.\nUtilize central traffic signal systems for device integration, historical data access, and troubleshooting.\nConfigure traffic signal systems, including controllers and detection.\nDevelop graphs, charts, tables, maps, and descriptive statistics for traffic operations analysis.\nConduct office and field testing of traffic signal system programming and configuration to support the delivery of construction and operational projects.\nProvide technical support during traffic signal ‘cut overs’ during construction or operational changes.\nAssist with data collection for studies and management needs.\nDeliver technical training on traffic signal system utilization, programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.\nCapacity to maintain composure and precision while working under pressure.\n Minimum Requirements\nHigh School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.\nA valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy\nPreferred Qualifications\nMinimum 1 year experience in a traffic operations center environment is a plus - Traffic Operations Center/Traffic Management Center knowledge and/or experience.\nExperience with traffic signal controller software and detection systems.\nExperience with the usage of Centralized Traffic Signal Software Systems to configure, program, and manage traffic signal systems.\nUnderstanding of traffic signal operations and traffic management relative to safety and mobility of travelers.\nInternational Municipal Signal Association Certifications (Traffic Signal Technician I, Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician)\nOther related training, certification and demonstrated experience in traffic signal controllers, detection systems, centralized traffic signal systems, etc.\nEffective communication skills and ability to covey information to leadership. Clear communication with stakeholders and general public.\nSelf-motivation and adherence to operational policies. Adaptability to changing environments and priorities. Multitasking capability.\nAbility to synthesize information from diverse sources including automated road sensor data, CCTV cameras, and much more.\nData manipulation and management skills.\nCapability to apply both technical and analytical skills in overall execution of services.\n This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship\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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