Mid-Level ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Engineer to support our growing transportation practice in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a quick path to Deputy Project Management. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity across the region.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and deployment of ITS infrastructure including traffic management systems, fiber optic communications, CCTV, dynamic message signs, and connected vehicle technologies.
• Apply the systems engineering process to ITS and emerging technology projects from concept through implementation.
• Prepare design plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Perform ITS design tasks including device layout, communications network design, and integration of hardware and software systems.
• Support traffic-related tasks such as traffic analysis, safety evaluations, and traffic control plan development.
• Aid in the development of concepts of operations, system requirements, and system architecture documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, and software engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review and provide guidance on technical work prepared by junior staff.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and identify discrepancies in deliverables.
• Deliver assigned work on schedule and within budget while meeting AECOM quality standards.
• Cook up with clients, agencies, and subconsultants to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Support business development efforts including proposal preparation and identification of new opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 4 years of relevant experience demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 6+ years of experience in ITS engineering, with emphasis on design and implementation of transportation technology systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience supporting state or local transportation agencies such as INDOT or municipal clients.
• Familiarity with ITS communications systems, network architecture, and field device integration.
• Experience with traffic engineering tasks such as traffic studies, signal design, or maintenance of traffic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and present to stakeholders.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.