Application Guide
How to Apply for State Traffic/ITS Leader - REMOTE
at AECOM
🏢 About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions, making it unique for professionals who want to work on large-scale, impactful projects. Their emphasis on environmental sustainability and cutting-edge infrastructure aligns with forward-thinking engineers seeking to shape future transportation systems. Working at AECOM offers exposure to diverse, complex projects and a collaborative culture that values technical excellence and client relationships.
About This Role
This State Traffic/ITS Leader role involves leading mid-to-large Traffic/ITS projects for state and local agencies, including quality control, technical specifications, and business development activities like proposal writing and alternative delivery procurements. You'll manage project teams, develop procedures, and provide specialized technical expertise, directly impacting how AECOM secures and delivers critical transportation infrastructure in North Dakota and beyond. The remote aspect allows flexibility while maintaining focus on client relationships with agencies like the North Dakota DOT.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve leading a virtual project team meeting for a North Dakota DOT ITS implementation, reviewing technical specifications for a traffic signal optimization project, and preparing a proposal for an upcoming alternative delivery procurement. You'll likely spend time connecting with local agency clients to discuss project needs, while also providing specialized technical guidance to junior engineers on complex Traffic/ITS solutions.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For
- Has a proven track record of securing and managing large Transportation projects specifically with State and Local Agencies, particularly in Traffic and ITS disciplines.
- Possesses established, active relationships with key local clients such as the North Dakota DOT, county transportation departments, and municipal agencies.
- Demonstrates excellent people management skills with experience leading multidisciplinary project teams through complex technical challenges.
- Is adept at business development activities including prospecting, proposal development, and alternative delivery project procurements in the transportation sector.
📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM
Quantify your experience with specific Traffic/ITS projects for state/local agencies—mention project values, team sizes, and technical specifications you've prepared.
Highlight your existing relationships with North Dakota DOT or similar agencies in the region, as this role requires established local client connections.
Tailor your resume to emphasize both technical Traffic/ITS expertise AND business development achievements like successful proposal wins.
Research AECOM's recent North Dakota transportation projects (e.g., Fargo-area ITS implementations) and reference them to show local market knowledge.
Address the remote work aspect by demonstrating experience with distributed team management and client communication in virtual environments.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your proven ability to win and manage large Traffic/ITS projects with state agencies, specifically mentioning any experience with North Dakota DOT or similar clients.', "Examples of how you've led quality control reviews and prepared technical specifications for complex Traffic/ITS implementations.", 'Your business development track record in transportation, including successful proposal development and alternative delivery procurements.', 'How your people management approach aligns with leading remote project teams while maintaining client relationships in the Fargo/ND region.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → AECOM's current and past transportation projects in North Dakota, particularly any ITS or traffic management initiatives in the Fargo region.
- → The company's sustainability initiatives and how they integrate with transportation projects, as mentioned in their 'sustainable legacies' mission.
- → AECOM's approach to alternative delivery methods (like design-build) in the transportation sector and recent procurements they've pursued.
- → North Dakota DOT's current transportation priorities and any upcoming Traffic/ITS projects that this role might influence.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with generic transportation experience without specific Traffic/ITS project examples or state/local agency work.
- Failing to demonstrate established client relationships with agencies like state DOTs—this role requires existing connections.
- Overlooking the business development component and focusing solely on technical management without addressing proposal/procurement experience.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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