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Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Joining Arup

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
• Effective communication skills
• 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

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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 belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Seattle, Washington – United States of America Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle, Washington is $90,000 to $100,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle Washington will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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