ITS/Traffic Operation Engineer

AECOM is seeking an energetic and motivated ITS/Traffic Operations Engineer to support our services in the areas of traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation systems management and operations (TSMO). 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. 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 needsProvide traffic operations and engineering support for Traffic Operations Center projectsConduct and execute technical work in the field of traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging technologyUtilize ITS and traffic signal systems to monitor, operate, and manage agency-owned traffic signal infrastructure in alignment with current TSMO practices and client policiesDevelop traffic signal timings based upon agency and MMUTCD standardsAnalyze 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 applicationsConduct field work to monitor operations and adjust traffic signal timings, including configuring/troubleshooting traffic signal equipment per agency and MMUTCD standardsSupport technology-forward projects by reviewing vendor technology offerings and developing architectures and plans for successful integration into existing agency deployments, operations, and daily workflowsSupport development of signal design plans through use of MMUTCD standards in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) environmentsProduce a variety of technical memos, reports, and presentations supporting our clients including presentation to clients or peers in formal and informal settingsProvide engineering and technical services in support of other AECOM projects