Traffic / ITS Engineer - On Site

AECOM • Middleton, WI

3d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Traffic Engineer to support a Traffic Management Center (TMC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment focused on real-time traffic operations, system performance, and congestion management. The ideal candidate will contribute to monitoring and optimizing traffic flow across a large network of connected signals, respond to incidents, and implement data-driven solutions that improve mobility and safety. You will collaborate with a dynamic team and play a key role in enhancing transportation system performance across the region.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 4 years of relevant experience demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in traffic engineering with emphasis on traffic signal operations, timing, and system performance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Indiana or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience supporting Traffic Management Center (TMC) or Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) programs.
• Strong experience with traffic signal timing, coordination, and optimization across large signal networks.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis tools and real-time traffic monitoring systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage real-time traffic operations within a Traffic Management Center environment.
• Analyze traffic conditions and identify performance issues related to incidents, congestion, and signal operations.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to implement traffic signal timing adjustments and alternate timing plans.
• Support deployment and optimization of timing plans across a large network of interconnected traffic signals.
• Perform traffic engineering analyses, including operational assessments and system performance evaluations.
• Gather, review, and interpret traffic data using established tools and methodologies.
• Identify discrepancies in data and system performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare technical documentation including reports, memoranda, and operational summaries.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers and support staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to support traffic operations and project delivery.
• Ensure assigned work is completed on schedule and within budget while adhering to AECOM quality standards.
• Independently perform tasks required to support primary traffic engineering and operational initiatives.

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: Mid Level