Engineer, Systems Engineer

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Americas region at Arup is seeking a talented and motivated Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer with one to four years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will share our passion for delivering successful and sustainable project outcomes that help ‘shape a better world’. The candidate will have experience in the planning, design, system development, integration and delivery of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) within complex transportation operational environments.

The Opportunity

As an ITS Engineer at Arup, you will work as part of an integrated team to support ITS technical input into transportation planning and delivery projects. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Condition assessments of existing ITS infrastructure and assets
• Pilot projects of emerging ITS technology
• Technology lifecycle planning
• Development of Concept of Operations documents
• Development of ITS system requirements and design documentation (specifications, design drawings, and estimates)
• Construction Support
• Presenting designs for review by technical and non-technical audiences
• Review technical documentation and ITS technology specifications/cut sheets
• Support of ITS system testing and verification and user validation activities
• ITS technical expertise input into transportation master planning
• Writing reports for internal and external purposes
• Supporting business development activities including research and proposal development
• Participating in local Professional Associations
• Participation in Arup ITS research activities including drafting of papers and representing Arup at industry conferences
• Using industry specific modeling software to evaluate ITS deployments and related benefits

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Similar related field or experience

One to four years of background in the transportation sector

Familiarity with current and emerging best practices on the design, high level systems engineering, system integration, delivery and operation of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Smart Mobility technology, Artificial Intelligence-Based Systems, Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) systems, High Occupancy Tolling (HOT) roads, and Traffic Management Centers.

Basic knowledge of ArcGIS including the ability to map and query data.

Certification as EIT, PE, and CCNA a plus

Experience with the design of some of the following transportation technology:
Advanced Traffic Management Systems, Connected Vehicles, Electronic Toll Collection, CCTV surveillance systems, electronic signage, traffic detectors, automated incident detection, traveler information systems, travel time systems, RWIS, Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVL), Traffic Signals, Transit Signal Priority, pedestrian safety systems, Adaptive Signal Control, and communication networks

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can…