ITS/Traffic Operations Engineer

AECOM•Mount Clemens, MI

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an energetic and motivated ITS/Traffic Operations Engineer to support traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) services. The engineer will provide traffic and ITS engineering services to AECOM clients and projects, working with local and national experts, and provide on-site support to client operations contracts in southeast Michigan. The role focuses on technical traffic engineering and operations support within a Traffic Operations Center (TOC), addressing real-time traffic challenges, improving roadway performance, and supporting ITS and traffic signal systems. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement solutions that improve mobility and safety. This is a part-time role of up to 29 hours per week.

Requirements

BA/BS, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Synchro/SimTraffic, and traffic simulation software.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to develop technical reports, documents, client communications, and technical memoranda.
Ability to speak, read, and write about technical topics in English efficiently and effectively.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and major holidays, and during planned and unplanned events as required.
Relevant professional engineering experience.
Experience with data manipulation, management, and processing.
Experience with traffic signal controllers, ITS devices, and related technologies.
Educational background focused on transportation or traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize traffic signal timing plans using tools such as Synchro and SimTraffic.
Perform traffic and ITS engineering studies, analyze roadway performance, and recommend operational improvements.
Assist in assessing and maintaining traffic signal and ITS systems to ensure optimal performance.
Provide technical support for real-time traffic management operations, including incident management and special event coordination.
Collaborate with agency staff, contractors, and consultants to address operational challenges.
Prepare technical reports, analyses, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations.
Collect and analyze field traffic data to evaluate system performance and support engineering decisions.
Maintain organized project files and adhere to operational protocols and standards.