Application Guide

How to Apply for Traffic / ITS Engineer – REMOTE

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM stands out as a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions in transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. Their commitment to sustainability and large-scale infrastructure work makes them an ideal employer for engineers who want to impact communities across the Western and Midwestern U.S. through remote work opportunities.

About This Role

This remote Traffic/ITS Engineer role involves supporting traffic analysis, forecasting, safety studies, and simulation projects while collaborating with teams across multiple states. You'll deliver technical documentation, mentor early-career staff, and coordinate with clients and sub-consultants to ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements. The position offers significant autonomy while contributing to transportation infrastructure improvements across AECOM's expanding regional footprint.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve conducting traffic simulation analyses using VISSIM for a Colorado DOT project, reviewing plan sheets from early-career staff, and participating in virtual coordination meetings with clients in multiple states. You'd balance independent technical work with team collaboration through digital platforms, ensuring deliverables stay on schedule while maintaining AECOM's quality standards across remote operations.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with traffic analysis tools (like VISSIM, Synchro, or HCS) and can demonstrate specific project work in traffic forecasting, safety studies, or simulation modeling
  • Is comfortable working remotely while supporting projects across the specified 16-state region (Wisconsin through Idaho), showing adaptability to different state DOT requirements
  • Can produce complete technical deliverables including plan sheets, specifications, estimates, and reports with minimal supervision
  • Has experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multiple stakeholders while maintaining project schedules and budgets

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific traffic analysis software proficiency in your resume's technical skills section, naming tools like VISSIM, Synchro, HCS, or similar that AECOM likely uses

2

Quantify your experience with remote collaboration by mentioning specific tools (Teams, Bluebeam, BIM 360) and successful remote project delivery examples

3

Tailor your application to mention experience with state DOT projects in the listed 16-state region, especially if you've worked with ID, CO, UT, or OH transportation departments

4

Include concrete examples of delivering projects on schedule and budget while coordinating with multiple disciplines or sub-consultants

5

Demonstrate knowledge of AECOM's sustainability focus by mentioning relevant sustainable transportation projects or ITS solutions that reduce environmental impact

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with traffic simulation and analysis tools, with examples of complex projects you've supported", 'Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote settings while coordinating across teams and states', 'Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing technical work to ensure quality standards', "Understanding of AECOM's sustainability mission and how traffic/ITS engineering contributes to innovative infrastructure solutions"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's recent transportation projects in the Western U.S., particularly any ITS or smart transportation initiatives
  • → The company's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how it applies to traffic engineering and infrastructure projects
  • → AECOM's remote work culture and collaboration tools mentioned in employee reviews or company materials
  • → Specific state DOT requirements in key states like Idaho, Colorado, or Utah where you might be supporting projects

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific traffic simulation project you completed, including software used and challenges overcome
2 How have you successfully coordinated with remote team members and sub-consultants on past projects?
3 Describe your experience working with state DOT requirements in the Western/Midwestern region mentioned in the job posting
4 How do you ensure quality control when mentoring early-career staff on technical deliverables?
5 Tell us about a time you identified and captured a new project opportunity through client coordination
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without highlighting specific traffic analysis software experience or remote work capabilities
  • Failing to address the multi-state regional focus - not demonstrating understanding of working across different state requirements
  • Overlooking the mentoring/leadership aspect by only focusing on individual technical contributions without team coordination examples

📅 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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