Project Manager; Traffic & Transportation Systems Engineering

Company Description

At AECOM, we deliver a better world by improving transportation, infrastructure, water, energy, and sustainability. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

AECOM is seeking an ITS Project Manager to support municipal transportation clients across Texas. Positions are available in Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or El Paso. The hybrid role serves as the technical and project lead for mid- to large-scale Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects, delivering integrated solutions that enhance safety, mobility, and system performance.

• Lead as Engineer and Project Manager on mid- to large‑scale ITS projects.
• Provide technical expertise in ITS planning, design, and system integration.
• Develop technical studies, detailed design packages, and implementation strategies.
• Present complex technical solutions and recommendations to municipal and transit clients.
• Perform quality control reviews and approve technical work prepared by project teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, engineering budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including traffic, roadway, rail, and communications.
• Prepare and contribute to technical proposals, fee estimates, and pursuit strategies.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships with municipal agencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, local, and federal transportation standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, plus 8 years of relevant traffic engineering and/or ITS experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 + years of related ITS and traffic engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of hire or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience managing engineering design or planning projects across the full lifecycle.
• Direct experience supporting municipal, transit, or county transportation agencies.
• Experience with rail and transit ITS systems.
• Demonstrated success in business development, municipal client engagement, and pursuit leadership.
• Technical experience in one or more of the following:
  • Flood warning and weather monitoring systems
  • Fiber optic detailed design
  • 5G wireless infrastructure design
  • Transit signal priority
  • Rail and train signal systems
  • System integration
  • Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems
  • Tolling systems
• Experience coordinating with MPOs, transit agencies, and regional planning organizations.
• Active engagement in relevant professional organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Annual salary range: $115,000 to $170,000.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement savings, and employee assistance programs, among other perks.

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