Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer

TransCore; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible savings accounts

401K

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid Leave program

Tuition Reimbursement program

Job summary

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, seeks a full-time Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer for its ITS team in Manhattan, NY. Hybrid work requires three days in the office weekly and relocation is welcome for qualified candidates.

You will lead ITS design projects across NY/NJ and the U.S., applying TransSuite ITS products to deliver customized traffic management solutions that exceed client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• NY Professional Engineering License.
• Experience in designing Intelligent Transportation Systems including: traffic monitoring systems, surveillance systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare design packages and supporting documentation (specifications, estimates, etc.).
• Understanding of FHWA’s Systems Engineering processes and able to implement this process for ITS projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the proficient use of MS Office tools.
• Experience managing design projects including serving as customer interface, scheduling, and managing financial performance.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Client management throughout the project life-cycle.
• Preparing design plans, specifications, and estimates for projects including CCTV cameras, traffic detectors, dynamic message signs, other devices and associated power, and communications infrastructure.
• Provide technical direction and oversee the work of other staff performing systems engineering activities.
• Assisting other staff with potential work related to Traffic Engineering and Transit Signal Priority.
• Project management including scheduling, progress reporting, invoicing, and managing project budgets.
• Coordination with other firms and agencies.
• Managing work of other designers and CAD personnel.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

NY Professional Engineering License

12+ Years of experience (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ITSEN002047

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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New York, NY 10004, USA

Description

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer to join our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) team based in Manhattan, New York. The position will be hybrid-based and require 3 days a week in the office. Qualified candidates interested in relocating to NYC are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will participate in and lead ITS-related design and engineering projects working with agencies in the NY/NJ metropolitan area and across the United States. Typical projects will include the analysis and design of ITS solutions as well as projects that apply industry technologies and our own TransSuite® family of ITS products to deliver customized traffic management solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.

The ideal candidate will perform the following roles:

• Client management throughout the project life-cycle.
• Preparing design plans, specifications, and estimates for projects including CCTV cameras, traffic detectors, dynamic message signs, other devices and associated power, and communications infrastructure.
• Provide technical direction and oversee the work of other staff performing systems engineering activities. Should be able to provide other staff with clear directions of project objectives and expected results from work assignments.
• Assisting other staff with potential work related to Traffic Engineering and Transit Signal Priority.
• Project management including- scheduling, progress reporting, invoicing, and managing project budgets.
• Coordination with other firms and agencies.
• Managing work of other designers and CAD personnel.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• NY Professional Engineering License.
• Experience in designing Intelligent Transportation Systems including: traffic monitoring systems, surveillance systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare design packages and supporting documentation (specifications, estimates, etc.).
• Understanding of FHWA’s Systems Engineering processes and being able to implement this process for ITS projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the proficient use of MS Office tools.
• Experience managing design projects including serving as customer interface, scheduling, and managing financial performance.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• 12+ Years of Experience
• Familiarity with NYCDOT and NYSDOT design standards
• Experience with AI/ML deployments to support transportation and transit operations.
• PTOE and PMP Certifications
• Data Analysis experience

Salary Range: $150,000 -190,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

About TransCore:

TransCore’s expertise includes systems integration, design consulting, operations, maintenance, manufacturing, RFID and satellite communications technologies, and extensive Web-based logistics and transportation management systems.

• medical
• dental and vision coverage
• flexible savings accounts
• 401K
• Life and AD&D insurance
• a comprehensive Paid Leave program
• a Tuition Reimbursement program

Participation is limited to regular full-time employees.

TransCore is proud to support workforce diversity and is a committed equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We encourage women and minorities to apply.

To learn more about TransCore please visit us at www.transcore.com.

All referrals and résumés are managed exclusively through the Human Resources Department. TransCore will not consider unsolicited résumés from vendors including search firms, fee-based referral services and/or recruitment agencies.

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