AECOM · 1 month ago
Traffic/ITS Engineering Leader
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
12+ years expAECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges. The Traffic/ITS Engineering Leader will lead traffic engineering projects, drive business development efforts, and build relationships with municipal agencies, while overseeing technical analyses and mentoring junior staff.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build and expand relationships with municipal and regional agencies to identify near- and long-term traffic engineering and planning opportunities
Lead pursuit strategies, including go/no-go decisions, client outreach, and proposal development
Act as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, anticipating needs and positioning AECOM for future work
Represent AECOM at industry events to enhance visibility and market presence
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery
Mentor early-career staff, fostering technical development and quality output
Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and quality standards
Prepare and deliver technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including city councils and public works leadership
Serve as technical mentor on traffic engineering projects, overseeing analyses, designs, and implementation efforts
Oversee or contribute to traffic signal designs, ITS layouts, corridor studies, and related plans
Review technical reports and designs for quality, accuracy, and client standards
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 12 years of relevant traffic engineering experience, OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Preferred
Direct related experience with municipal agencies such as city and county agencies
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of hire, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Active engagement and proven leadership in professional organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), ITS America (Intelligent Transportation Society), or the Transportation Research Board (TRB), demonstrating strong industry connections essential for business development and staying current on ITS/TSMO best practices
Strong background in municipal traffic engineering, including project delivery for local cities, counties, and transportation agencies
Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and successful pursuit of municipal transportation work
Proficiency with traffic engineering and modeling software (MicroStation, SignCAD, Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS, or similar)
Experience preparing traffic impact analyses, signal timing and design, ITS concepts, signing/striping, and safety evaluations
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Experience managing traffic engineering design and/or planning projects throughout the project lifecycle including developing scopes, schedules, budgets
Experience developing and implementing business development strategies for municipal accounts
Experience preparing technical scopes, fee estimates, and proposals
Familiarity with multimodal planning, complete streets design, and emerging mobility technologies
Experience coordinating with MPOs, transit agencies, and regional planning organizations
Benefits
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
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
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