Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer

AECOM • Piscataway, NJ

23h

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer to join our New Jersey team to lead innovative transportation solutions. The Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer will be responsible for producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for complex transportation projects. In this position, you would collaborate closely with the project manager to conduct research, perform design development, and ensure successful project delivery. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing advanced traffic engineering and ITS projects that improve mobility, safety, and efficiency across transportation networks.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 6 years of traffic modeling, traffic signal design, and traffic engineering or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Demonstrated proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, and CAD software and/or MicroStation
• Valid US Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience in traffic engineering and ITS projects
• NJ PE license required and PTOE is plus
• Proficiency in MicroStation highly preferred
• Experience designing traffic signals, roadway signage, pavement markings, and intersection improvements following NJTA, NJDOT and MUTCD standards
• Familiarity with NJTA, NJDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, and local traffic engineering standards and guidelines
• Experience developing traffic control plans, detour plans, and transportation management strategies for public and private sector projects
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal systems, and connected vehicle technologies.
• Develop traffic engineering studies, including signal optimization, corridor analysis, and congestion management strategies.
• Design traffic signals, roadway signage, pavement markings, and intersection improvements following NJTA, NJDOT and MUTCD standards.
• Oversee integration of ITS hardware/software, traffic management centers, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with agencies such as NJDOT, NJTA, MPOs and local municipalities on statewide and regional projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (MUTCD, NTCIP, AASHTO) and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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