Engineering Manager For Intelligent Transportation Systems

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking an Engineering Manager for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Chicago, IL. This on-site role leads a team of engineers and staff to plan, design, implement, and maintain ITS infrastructure across roadways and transit corridors, using data-driven methods to improve safety and mobility.

You will coordinate with city departments, external agencies, and vendors, prepare reports and budgets, mentor staff, and report project status to leadership and community

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation engineering, traffic operations, or ITS oversight of complex technology projects.
• Proficiency with ITS tools, central control software, sensors, networks, data analytics, and applicable standards.
• Strong project and people management skills, including leadership and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and optimize ITS infrastructure and projects across city roadways and transit corridors.
• Lead engineering and technical staff; coordinate with departments, agencies, and vendors.
• Prepare reports and budgets; manage contracts; mentor team members; communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Traffic Operations

ITS Tools

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

Traffic Signal Systems

Central Control Software

Data Analytics

Field Devices

Job description

Company Description

The City of Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, serving nearly three million residents across 77 diverse neighborhoods. Rooted in values such as integrity, hard work, and community, the city focuses on delivering high-quality public services through effective, transparent government. Under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago strives to address complex urban challenges while being an employer of choice for local talent. The Department of Human Resources (DHR) supports this mission by overseeing fair hiring, workforce development, and equitable employment practices. With a workforce of about 33,000 employees across more than 1,400 job titles, the City offers wide-ranging career opportunities for individuals committed to public service.

Role Description

The Engineering Manager for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL, responsible for planning, overseeing, and optimizing technology-driven transportation projects across the city’s roadways and transit corridors. This role leads a team of engineers and technical staff in the design, implementation, and maintenance of ITS infrastructure, including traffic management systems, sensors, communications networks, and related software platforms. The Engineering Manager coordinates daily activities such as reviewing project plans, monitoring system performance, prioritizing maintenance and upgrades, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards. This position collaborates closely with other city departments, external agencies, and vendors to improve safety, mobility, and reliability through data-informed decision making. The role also includes preparing reports and budgets, managing contracts, mentoring team members, and communicating project status and impacts to leadership and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in transportation engineering, traffic operations, or intelligent transportation systems, including oversight of complex technology and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with ITS tools and concepts (e.g., traffic signal systems, central control software, field devices, communication networks, data collection and analytics) and related industry standards.
• Strong project and people management skills, including team leadership, scheduling, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation, and to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting, stakeholder engagement, and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field; advanced degree or professional licensure (e.g., PE) is preferred.
• Experience working in or with public agencies or municipal environments, with a commitment to equitable, data-driven, and community-focused service delivery.
• Ability to work on-site across different field locations in Chicago, including occasional inspections,