ITS/Traffic Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

The ITS/Traffic Department is actively seeking a creative, self-driven, highly talented and experienced ITS and Traffic Engineer for employment in the Atlanta, GA office. On AECOM projects in the ITS/Traffic Department you will work on ITS and traffic signal projects with a variety of tasks maintaining, designing, specifying and supporting traffic signal system and ITS devices, communication networks, and operations centers. You'll have the opportunity to work on a mixture of ITS projects including planning, design, communications networks, operations, data analysis, asset management and maintenance. Many of these will be cutting edge projects that implement the latest technologies for improving surface street transportation. If you are the successful applicant, you can look forward to joining a large, dynamic, and highly technical team of engineers and technicians who are driven to provide exceptional traffic and ITS services to our clients. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as Project Engineer on different assignments as appropriate, with specific focus on ITS communications infrastructure asset management including GPS mapping and database encoding of ITS and traffic signal facilities
• Effectively manage project individual and team tasks, coordinating with client, AECOM, and partner members including engineers, planners, and technicians.
• Work on projects with traffic signals, communication networks, physical infrastructure, logical operations, plans and specifications, construction management, materials specifications review, connected/automated vehicle systems, transportation data science, and data and operations center facilities.
• Work on or provide technical and quality oversight for design projects with roadway, traffic signal and ITS components and communications networks.
• Develop written technical requirements and acceptance testing procedures, and perform training for clients and AECOM team members.
• Develop and maintain complex infrastructure documents, diagrams, and databases, including quality audits to verify data accuracy and acceptance of work performed by others.
• Coordinate with agency DOT operations and network administrator clients to implement or manage the implementation of any of the above.
• Effectively manage assigned projects/tasks and be in responsible charge of task activities and schedule
• Mentor/train junior staff
• Periodic travel required within Georgia and neighboring states
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• BA/BS Electrical or Civil Engineer or related field and 2 years of experience in ITS and traffic operations, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred:

• Experience with Georgia and municipal DOT traffic signal operations and system software
• Experience with the Georgia DOT Fiber Asset Management System and GDOT outside plant infrastructure

Additional Information

• Relocation is an option for this position. 
• Sponsorship for United States work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

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. 

AECOM 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. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You 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. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.