Application Guide
How to Apply for State Traffic/ITS Leader - REMOTE
at AECOM
🏢 About AECOM
AECOM stands out as a global infrastructure consulting firm that emphasizes sustainable solutions and innovative approaches to transportation challenges. Their commitment to 'building sustainable legacies' means you'd be working on projects with long-term environmental and community impact, particularly in the St. Louis region and beyond through remote collaboration.
About This Role
As State Traffic/ITS Leader, you'll spearhead mid-to-large scale traffic and intelligent transportation systems projects while driving business development with state and local agencies. This role combines technical leadership in traffic/ITS design with client relationship management, directly contributing to AECOM's transportation portfolio growth in the Missouri region.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve leading a virtual design review for a Missouri traffic signal optimization project, developing a proposal for a new ITS deployment with a county agency, and mentoring junior engineers on traffic analysis methodologies. You'll balance technical oversight with client relationship building, all while coordinating with distributed teams across AECOM's transportation practice.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years of documented success winning and managing $1M+ transportation projects with Missouri DOT or similar state agencies
- Possesses deep technical expertise in traffic operations analysis, ITS design (signals, cameras, VMS), and quality control processes
- Maintains an active network of contacts at MoDOT, St. Louis County, and other Midwestern transportation agencies
- Demonstrates experience leading interdisciplinary teams on complex transportation projects with tight budgets and schedules
📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM
Quantify your project experience with specific dollar amounts (e.g., 'Managed $2.5M ITS implementation for MoDOT District 7')
Highlight any existing relationships with Missouri transportation agencies or AECOM's current clients in the Midwest region
Emphasize both technical traffic/ITS expertise AND business development achievements in your resume
Reference AECOM's recent Missouri projects (like I-70 improvements or St. Louis traffic management systems) to show local knowledge
Include examples of quality control processes you've implemented on traffic engineering deliverables
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with Missouri or similar state DOT procurement processes and project management', 'Examples of successful business development resulting in transportation project awards', 'Technical leadership on traffic/ITS projects involving interdisciplinary coordination', "How your approach aligns with AECOM's sustainability focus in transportation solutions"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → AECOM's current Missouri transportation projects and key clients in the region
- → MoDOT's current ITS initiatives and long-range transportation plans
- → AECOM's sustainability framework and how it applies to traffic engineering
- → The company's remote work culture and collaboration tools for distributed teams
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating business development capabilities
- Generic application materials not tailored to Missouri/state agency experience
- Failing to show understanding of both traffic engineering AND intelligent transportation systems integration
📅 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
Congratulations!