ITS Technician

Arcadis; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 53,100 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Network/ITS Technician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will assist in the integration and maintenance of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and network devices. Responsibilities include managing critical communication systems and troubleshooting connectivity issues.

Preferred qualifications include at least 3 years of experience with network devices, teamwork, and a willingness to travel. Benefits include medical coverage, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience with technical equipment such as ethernet switches and CCTV.
• Must be a strong team player who prioritizes health and safety.
• Willingness to learn about communications networks and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain Intelligent Transportation Systems and network devices.
• Troubleshoot WAN and LAN issues to ensure seamless connectivity.
• Manage configuration and installation of critical communication systems.

Skills

Experience with ethernet switches

Understanding of CCTV systems

Comfortable working near traffic

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV systems

Fiber optic networks

Wireless radio systems

Job description

Arcadis is a leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

Role Description

Arcadis seeks a Network/ITS Technician with a wide variety of experience to join the team in Louisiana. In this role you will assist our growing ITS/TSC engineering group on various projects across the state of Louisiana and possibly other states in the Gulf Region.

Responsibilities

The ITSTechnician is responsible for integration and maintenance of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and network devices, including CCTV systems, dynamic message signs, travel time readers, and vehicle detection devices. The role handles configuration, installation, and upkeep of critical communications systems such as Layer 2/3 network switches, cellular routers, fiber optic networks, and wireless radio systems. Troubleshooting of Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) issues to ensure seamless connectivity and system performance across the assigned region is also required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in specialist/technical area such as ethernet switches, wireless radios, fiber optics, and CCTV systems.
• A strong team player who collaborates with colleagues to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Prioritizes health and safety in all aspects of the role, maintaining awareness of hazards in outdoor and high‑traffic areas.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Southeast United States and work in outdoor environments, including major transportation routes.
• Comfortable working near traffic and at heights greater than 10 feet.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about CCTV systems, communications network infrastructure, and electrical systems to support various project needs.
• Preferred experience with Intelligent Transportation System Devices such as CCTV, Dynamic Messaging Signs, Vehicle Detection Devices and others.

Preferred Experience or Certifications

• Working with aerial equipment, including manlifts and bucket trucks.
• Tower Safety and Rescue Certifications or willingness to obtain after hire.
• NFPA 70 Electrical or willingness to obtain after hire.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician or willingness to obtain after hire.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Fiber Optic and/or Wireless Communications experience or certifications.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $53,100 - $65,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.