Senior Transportation Systems Architect & Project Lead

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Transportation Systems Engineer in Irvine, CA to provide technical and program management support for toll and transportation systems across North America. The role involves system design, procurement oversight, and performance monitoring with ~25% travel for on-site project support.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electronic tolling, connected vehicle tech, and ITS, plus the ability to lead multi‑discipline teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement, implementation and operations of toll and transportation systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise on toll and transportation systems, connected vehicle technologies, transportation networks, and emerging mobility technologies.
• Conduct risk and issue assessment, tracking and mitigation on toll system implementation projects.
• Ensure that all plans, documents and deliverables meet project requirements and best practices.
• Track and resolve issues during system implementations related to schedule, functionality, performance, requirements, and coordination.
• Provide validation and operational oversight of toll systems and technologies, verifying conformance with KPIs, requirements and client expectations.
• Oversee and verify equipment and technologies installed by system integrators.
• Monitor critical work activities and schedule updates to facilitate conflict resolution.
• Support continuous improvement for toll systems through process enhancements and automation.
• Assist in resolving design, operational and maintenance issues with system integrators.
• Establish and maintain effective written and verbal communications with client staff, consultants and contractors.
• Support toll operations programs including electronic revenue collection, managed lanes, corridor management, traffic management systems, and connected vehicle deployments.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to agency managers and project stakeholders regarding toll technologies.
• Lead the development of systems engineering deliverables (CoO, SEMP, System Requirements, ICDs, V&V Plans) and roadmaps.

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Transportation Systems Engineer in Irvine, CA to provide technical and program management support for toll and transportation systems across North America. The role involves system design, procurement oversight, and performance monitoring with ~25% travel for on-site project support.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electronic tolling, connected vehicle tech, and ITS, plus the ability to lead multi‑discipline teams and manage client relationships.