Traffic / ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Traffic or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer to be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging technology with leadership skills to support our Traffic/ITS team in Minnesota.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct technical work in the field of traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging technology
• Lead or support a team of professionals to deliver traffic, ITS or emerging technology projects
• Support growth of traffic and ITS practice in Minnesota
• Provide program support functions for large engineering programs across the Midwest
• Collaborate pursuits of both traditional government RFPs as well as unsolicited proposals related to traffic, ITS, and new technologies in transportation

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain license within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of ITS and traffic engineering experience
• Experience with MnDOT, MN municipalities, or other state DOT’s projects
• Experience in traffic analysis, forecasting, safety studies, traffic simulation, and conceptual planning/design
• Experience using Traffic Analysis and Traffic Simulation Software and design platforms
• Experience in ITS and TSMO planning, systems engineering, ITS design, connected and automated vehicle technology, and smart mobility solutions
• Experience in developing plan sheets, specifications & estimates, technical memoranda, reports, presentations and other project documentation
• Experience in proposal development
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills

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.