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AECOM Traffic / ITS Engineer in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an energetic and motivated Traffic/ITS Engineer to support our services in the areas of traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) in Mount Clemens, MI. The successful candidate will provide a variety of traffic and ITS engineering services to key AECOM clients and projects while working closely with a range of local and national experts. The position will also provide on-site support to operations contracts with our clients located in southeast Michigan. Additionally, the position will support ITS, emerging technology and design projects from our office in Novi, MI. This successful candidate will bring a strong work ethic, sense of excitement, strong communication skills, and a desire to innovate in an emerging technology space within ITS.
This position is expected to begin immediately.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Work directly with our clients in-person at the client site, from AECOM offices, and from virtual/remote work environments based upon project needs
Provide traffic operations and engineering support for Traffic Operations Center projects
Conduct and execute technical work in the field of traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging technology
Utilize ITS and traffic signal systems to monitor, operate, and manage agency-owned traffic signal infrastructure in alignment with current TSMO practices and client policies
Develop traffic signal timings based upon agency and MMUTCD standards
Analyze traffic conditions using Arterial Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) as well as data-driven applications that use Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM)
Utilize traffic signal controller firmware to adjust traffic signal timing parameters and develop in-field applications
Conduct field work to monitor operations and adjust traffic signal timings, including configuring/troubleshooting traffic signal equipment per agency and MMUTCD standards
Support technology-forward projects by reviewing vendor technology offerings and developing architectures and plans for successful integration into existing agency deployments, operations, and daily workflows
Support development of signal design plans through use of MMUTCD standards in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) environments
Produce a variety of technical memos, reports, and presentations supporting our clients including presentation to clients or peers in formal and informal settings
Provide engineering and technical services in support of other AECOM projects
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and two (2) years of relevant experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Motor vehicle licensure and check required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with traffic signal controller firmware, advanced transportation management system software, and/or vehicle and pedestrian detection systems
Excellent communication skills
Experience in traffic signal and/or intelligent transportation systems (ITS) design plans
Experience in transportations systems management and operations (TSMO)
Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software and/or VISSIM
Knowledge of automated traffic signal performance (ATSPM) metric applications
Familiarity with CAD and plan review software including AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and/or MicroStation
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate technical traffic and ITS concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and complete routine tasks without supervision
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position
Sponsorship is not available for this position
Offered rate of compensation (Michigan location only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
As part of the application to this position, candidates must also submit a technical writing sample from the past two years
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $63,000.00 - $105,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10117451
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc