Intelligent Transportation Systems Design Engineer
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is looking to hire a full-time Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design engineer to join our National Services Group. This role can be based in any of our offices in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, or Utah.
This position offers a mid-level engineer the opportunity for an extremely rewarding career in the transportation technology field, working on some of the largest and most complex transportation projects across the Midwest and Western US, partnering with public agencies and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, technology-forward solutions.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will focus on the analysis, design, and delivery of ITS solutions for transportation projects. Typical assignments include ITS device design, communications networks, multimodal corridors, roadway improvements, and highway/interchange projects for public and private clients.
You will:
- Lead and support the design of ITS systems and communications infrastructure for transportation projects
- Develop ITS design criteria and contribute to systems engineering documentation such as Concepts of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and Maintenance Plans
- Prepare design layouts for fiber optic and wireless communications systems, device installations, conduits, pull boxes, splice points, electrical power feeds, and related infrastructure
- Produce conceptual design graphics and exhibits for cabinet wiring schematics, network architecture, field equipment integration, and fiber splicing
- Develop construction specifications using applicable federal, state, and municipal standards
- Use design software such as Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads to create ITS plans and contract documents
- Coordinate ITS elements with other design disciplines and subconsultants
- Mentor junior engineers and designers and oversee their work in developing construction documents
- Support quantity calculations and prepare opinions of probable construction costs
- Assist with client coordination, project meetings, presentations, agendas, exhibits, and meeting documentation
- Help keep ITS design tasks on schedule and within budget
- Maintain organized project records, design decisions, correspondence, and action items
- Collaborate with a team focused on innovative mobility and proactively communicate current and upcoming workload
What makes this role exciting
- Work on high-impact, technology-driven transportation projects
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, agencies, and project types
- Build expertise in ITS, connected vehicle systems, and communications infrastructure
- Take on increasing leadership responsibility, including mentoring staff and managing larger design efforts over time
- Contribute to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and quality
