ITS Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $85,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Systems Engineer to join a client-embedded team in Tallahassee, Florida. The position provides engineering support for the planning, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of statewide ITS systems and the communications infrastructure that supports them. The engineer applies engineering principles to communications, networking, electrical, and supporting infrastructure systems that enable reliable operation of statewide ITS field devices and transportation technology programs.

The role involves collaboration with client staff, operations and maintenance personnel, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical, reliable, maintainable, and constructible solutions for complex field environments. Relevant technologies include fiber optic and microwave communications, Ethernet and IP networks, IP/MPLS transport networks, traffic signal communications, CCTV, dynamic message signs, road weather information systems, vehicle detection, connected vehicles, wrong-way driving systems, queue warning, and active traffic management systems.

The position also supports electrical power systems, equipment shelters, HVAC, lightning protection and grounding, emergency generators, DC power, UPS, access control, video surveillance, and network management platforms. Compensation is expected to range from $85,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location. The role is listed as an employee position and a regular job.

Requirements

• Experience with ITS engineering, transportation technology, traffic operations, ITS deployments, TMC operations, traffic signal systems, roadway safety systems, or related transportation technologies.
• Experience with communications and networking technologies used for ITS deployments, including fiber optic systems, Ethernet and IP networking, wireless communications, field-device connectivity, and network transport technologies.
• Understanding of roadway ITS systems such as CCTV, DMS, RWIS, vehicle detection, traffic signal communications, connected vehicle technologies, or other transportation technology platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Two to five years of relevant engineering experience, depending on education level and professional experience.
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ITS engineering, traffic engineering, transportation technology, traffic operations, traffic signal systems, transportation management center operations, roadway safety systems, or ITS deployment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Experience with CAD, MicroStation, Visio, network diagramming, or similar engineering software preferred.
• Experience with ITS technologies such as traffic signal systems, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, vehicle detection systems, TMC operations, connected vehicle technologies, wrong-way driving systems, queue warning systems, and active traffic management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of statewide ITS systems and supporting communications infrastructure.
• Design and develop communications and networking solutions for roadway ITS deployments, field-device connectivity, centralized operations, and transportation technology programs.
• Apply knowledge of ITS architectures, transportation technology, field-device deployments, communications networks, and operational environments to develop engineering solutions.
• Develop engineering plans, technical specifications, scopes of work, layouts, and supporting documentation for ITS communications and infrastructure projects.
• Support projects involving fiber optic and microwave communications, Ethernet and IP networks, IP/MPLS transport, traffic signal communications, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, vehicle detection, and related ITS technologies.
• Support engineering work for electrical power systems, equipment shelters, HVAC, lightning protection and grounding, emergency generators, DC power systems, UPS, access control, video surveillance, and network management platforms.
• Conduct engineering investigations, field assessments, site reviews, planning activities, and technical evaluations for technology deployments, corrective actions, and system improvements.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure, operational requirements, codes, standards, and client requirements to develop practical, cost-effective, maintainable solutions.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical memoranda, reports, system requirements, specifications, permit applications, cost estimates, material quantity estimates, and labor-hour estimates.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, implementation, construction, system integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Inspect and assess the condition of ITS assets and supporting infrastructure to identify deficiencies, validate asset information, and support maintenance and lifecycle replacement planning.
• Collaborate with ITS operations, maintenance, engineering, and information technology personnel to ensure solutions meet operational needs and work with existing systems.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control, including design reviews, technical evaluations, drawing reviews, and standards compliance verification.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to client staff, management, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of client programs and project delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting may be available depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan may be available depending on employment status.
• Paid Time Off and leave-of-absence options may be available depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options may be available depending on employment status.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs may be available depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program may be available depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits may be available depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level