AECOM · 15 hours ago
Senior Traffic Engineer
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. The Senior Traffic Engineer will lead traffic engineering services in Iowa, focusing on developing a traffic engineering business, managing projects, and fostering client relationships.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead, build, and support a team of professionals to deliver:
Traffic analysis, forecasting, safety studies, traffic simulation, and conceptual planning/design
Plan sheets, specifications & estimates, technical memoranda, reports, presentations and other project documentation
ITS or emerging technology projects following the systems engineering process
Serve in various roles on traffic/ITS projects, or tasks as project manager, technical leader, expert advisor, or quality control
Actively participate in the team’s production of technical deliverables ranging from plans, specifications, estimates, reports, memorandums, etc
Provide technical leadership and supervision of small-to-large tasks, working with junior staff and reviewing technical work and project documentation
Deliver assigned tasks on schedule and budget, while adhering to AECOM quality standards
Coordinate directly with other discipline groups within AECOM, as well as with external clients and sub-consultants
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision
Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
Coordinate with Business Development leaders to capture project opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and minimum of 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
12 + years of relevant experience
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Experience with Traffic Engineering projects and clients in Iowa
Experience with ITS or Emerging Technology projects and clients in Iowa
Experience in business development activities including preparing project proposals and firm marketing
Professional Engineer license in Iowa, or the ability to obtain license within 6 months
Experience and familiarity with traffic operational analysis including traffic projections, analysis, and simulation; traffic safety analysis, traffic signal warrants, traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system analysis, and design
Experience and familiarity with ITS and technology projects following the systems engineering process and local client requirements
The right balance of management, technical skills, and experience serving internal and external clients
Familiarity with or knowledge of: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM or other similar applications
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
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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
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