Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer (ITS Engineer) Project Manager

City of Tucson • Houston, TX

2d • $35 - $53

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology-driven transportation projects that improve mobility, safety, and efficiency for the traveling public. This position oversees the development, deployment, and maintenance of ITS infrastructure such as traffic signal systems, adaptive signal control, connected vehicle applications, traveler information systems, and smart mobility initiatives. Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of engineering personnel.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Experience with connected and automated vehicle technologies, fiber optic and wireless communication systems, or smart city applications.
• Prior work experience in a municipal, county or state government agency.
• Experience securing and managing state and federal grant funds.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages intelligent transportation systems projects including traffic signal systems, adaptive signal control, communication networks, connected vehicle technologies, and traveler information systems.
• Prepares project scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and procurement documents.
• Administers consultant and contractor contracts, monitors performance and compliance with terms and conditions.
• Coordinates with internal departments, regional agencies, utility providers, and state and federal partners to ensure integration and consistency with transportation programs.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and technical documents to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Oversees testing, integration, and acceptance of ITS systems and infrastructure.
• Prepares reports, technical memoranda, grant applications, and presentations to elected officials, stakeholders, and the public.
• Monitors system operations and evaluates effectiveness; recommends modifications to improve safety, mobility, and efficiency.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in transportation systems and smart mobility.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees