Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Entry - Level Traffic/ITS Electrical Engineer
Design ITS and lighting systems for roadways, signals, and communications.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include designing roadway and highway reconstruction, fiber‑optic and wireless communication systems, traffic signal systems, and ITS infrastructure such as dynamic message signs, CCTV cameras, and vehicle detection devices. The engineer will also handle highway, roadway, and intersection lighting design, perform photometric analysis, and produce electrical load calculations, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules using AutoCAD or MicroStation. • Design roadway and highway reconstruction projects. • Engineer fiber‑optic and wireless communication systems for ITS devices. • Develop traffic signal systems, including wiring, conduit layouts, and power distribution. • Create ITS infrastructure layouts for dynamic message signs, CCTV, detection systems, and roadside communications. • Perform highway, roadway, and intersection lighting design with photometric analysis and load calculations. • Produce design plans using AutoCAD or MicroStation and generate electrical load calculations, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸roadway design
- ▸fiber‑optic
- ▸traffic signals
- ▸its layouts
- ▸lighting design
- ▸autocad plans
What You Bring
The company is hiring an Entry‑Level Electrical Engineer for its Traffic Engineering Design/ITS Group. The role offers early‑career engineers the chance to work on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and lighting design projects for city, state, and private sector clients. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, strong communication and analytical skills, progress toward EIT certification, and relevant experience in ITS, traffic signal, or lighting design. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. • Experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation and strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills preferred. • EIT certification (or progress toward) and experience in ITS, traffic signal, or lighting design are advantageous.
Requirements
- ▸electrical eng
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸eit
- ▸its
- ▸communication
Benefits
AECOM provides a hybrid work schedule that blends remote and office work, allowing employees to contribute to high‑impact transportation projects while benefitting from career growth opportunities, mentorship, and professional development support within a collaborative team environment. The position does not offer relocation assistance and sponsorship for US employment authorization is unavailable. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. Employees enjoy a global team culture that emphasizes growth, innovative projects, cutting‑edge technology, and award‑winning training programs, fostering an inclusive workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community. The role is based in Piscataway, New Jersey, operating under a hybrid work model, and offers a yearly compensation range of $77,500 to $85,000. • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility between home and office. • Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and professional development. • Competitive salary range $77,500‑$85,000 annually. • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and stock purchase plans.
Work Environment
Hybrid