Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer

Description

• Oversee and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, and integration of ITS field equipment
• Review and assess construction and utility impacts on ITS infrastructure, developing mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity
• Lead preparation of technical documentation, reports, and systems engineering deliverables that support planning and implementation decisions
• Evaluate complex engineering challenges and establish innovative methods, standards, and design procedures to improve efficiency and performance
• Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and operation of ITS systems and subsystems
• Lead and oversee engineering design services throughout all project phases, from concept development through construction completion
• Lead preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing clear, consistent communication and managing project expectations and technical direction
• Direct and mentor design engineers and coordinate across disciplines to deliver designs that meet scope, budget, and quality standards
• Conduct field reviews and site visits to verify design intent and implementation quality
• Manage task execution to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standard
• Facilitate coordination meetings, ensuring alignment among project teams, clients, and stakeholders

Requirements

• Experience designing ITS systems, including traffic monitoring, surveillance, and supporting infrastructure
• Ability to prepare complete design packages, including plans, specifications, and estimates
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York
• 12 - 15 years of relevant experience in ITS or transportation engineering
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NTCIP, NEMA, IEEE, and NEC, along with regional ITS standards and specifications
• Proficiency with MicroStation and Microsoft Office
• Traffic signal and/or fiber optic communication system design experience
• Established client relationships and design experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, PANYNJ or other New York/New Jersey area transportation agencies
• Proven experience managing project tasks, schedules, and deliverables within multidisciplinary transportation or ITS projects

Benefits

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance