Application Guide

How to Apply for State Traffic/ITS Leader - REMOTE

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM stands out as a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions, focusing on creating lasting positive impacts through innovative projects. Their commitment to building sustainable legacies means employees contribute to meaningful work that addresses critical transportation challenges while advancing environmental stewardship.

About This Role

This State Traffic/ITS Leader role involves leading mid-to-large Traffic/ITS projects, driving business development with state/local agencies, and providing specialized technical expertise for complex transportation solutions. It's impactful because you'll shape intelligent transportation systems that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability across Kansas and potentially other regions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves morning virtual meetings with Kansas DOT or local agency clients to discuss project requirements, followed by technical review of ITS designs and specifications. Afternoons might include mentoring project team members remotely, developing proposals for new transportation projects, and collaborating with AECOM's national ITS experts on complex technical solutions.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of proven experience securing and managing large transportation projects specifically with Kansas DOT, Wichita-area counties, or similar state/local agencies
  • Demonstrates deep technical expertise in both Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), with experience in technical specification preparation and quality control
  • Maintains established relationships with key transportation clients in Kansas or surrounding states, with a track record of successful project procurement
  • Possesses strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary project teams while contributing to engineering budgets and schedules

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Quantify your experience with specific Kansas or Midwest transportation projects - mention project values, agencies worked with (e.g., KDOT, Sedgwick County), and your exact role in procurement and management

2

Highlight your ITS-specific experience separately from general traffic engineering - AECOM needs specialists who understand both traditional traffic engineering and intelligent systems integration

3

Research and reference AECOM's recent Kansas transportation projects in your application to show genuine interest in their local work

4

Emphasize both your technical expertise AND business development capabilities - this role requires equal parts engineer and relationship-builder

5

If you have remote work experience managing distributed teams, highlight this specifically since this is a remote position requiring strong virtual leadership

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with Kansas or Midwest state transportation agencies and how those relationships could benefit AECOM's business development", "Examples of Traffic/ITS projects you've led from procurement through completion, emphasizing quality control and technical specification preparation", "How your approach aligns with AECOM's sustainability focus - mention specific sustainable transportation solutions you've implemented", 'Your ability to balance technical leadership with business development activities in a remote work environment']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's current Kansas transportation projects and their sustainability initiatives in intelligent transportation systems
  • → The specific challenges and priorities of Kansas DOT and Wichita-area transportation agencies regarding ITS implementation
  • → AECOM's remote work culture and how they support distributed leadership roles in technical positions
  • → Recent AECOM thought leadership or white papers on Traffic/ITS innovations and sustainable transportation solutions

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your most complex Traffic/ITS project from initial client relationship through completion, including challenges with state agency requirements
2 How would you approach developing new business with Kansas DOT and local agencies while managing existing AECOM projects remotely?
3 Walk us through your process for technical specification preparation and quality control on a large-scale ITS implementation
4 What sustainable or innovative ITS solutions have you implemented that align with AECOM's focus on sustainable legacies?
5 How do you manage and mentor project teams in a remote environment while ensuring project timelines and budgets are met?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only general traffic engineering experience without specific ITS project examples and technical specifications you've developed
  • Failing to demonstrate established relationships with state/local transportation agencies - this role requires existing connections
  • Focusing solely on technical skills without showing business development experience or interest in project procurement activities

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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