Senior Transportation Systems Engineer

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

Senior Transportation Systems Engineer

Overall work responsibilities will involve providing both technical and program management support to a variety of toll and transportation organizations throughout North America. Efforts will include varying levels of support related to toll and transportation systems engineering, project planning, project development, system procurement, implementation oversight, performance monitoring and operations. Additional responsibilities may include business development, client outreach, proposal preparation support and other general marketing efforts.

Qualified candidates shall have a strong demonstrated experience in supporting the design and implementation of toll and transportation systems and related infrastructure. Specific w ork assignments may require approximately 25% travel to provide on-site project support.

Summary of essential job functions

• Support the procurement, implementation and operations of toll and transportation systems.

• Provide subject matter expertise on toll and transportation systems, connected vehicle technologies, transportation communication 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 provided by system integrators meet project requirements and industry best practices.

• Track and resolve issues that arise during system implementations including issues related to schedule, functionality, performance, requirements, and coordination.

• Provide validation and operational oversight of toll and transportation systems and technologies, verifying conformances with Key Performance Indicators, requirements and client expectations.

• Provide oversight and verification of equipment and technologies installed by system integrators.

• Monitor critical work activities, schedule updates, system installation logistics and help facilitate the resolution of any conflicts.

• Support continuous improvement for toll and transportation systems through process enhancements and automation, and the use of emerging technologies.

• Assist in resolving any design, operational and maintenance issues with system integrators.

• Establish and maintain effective written and verbal communications with client staff, consultants and contractors to ensure project success.

• Support toll and transportation operations programs including electronic revenue collection, managed lanes, corridor management initiatives, traffic management systems, and connected vehicle deployments.

• Provide technical and strategic guidance to agency managers and project stakeholders regarding toll and transportation technologies.

• Lead the development of systems engineering deliverables including Concept of Operations, Systems Engineering Management Plans, System Requirements Documents, Interface Control Documents, and Verification and Validation Plans.

• Lead the development and review of toll and transportation system architectures, interface designs, integration strategies and technology roadmaps.

Minimum requirements

• Educational background in Engineering, Science, Technology, or similar.

• 15+ years of progressive systems engineering, transportation technology, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and tolling experience

• 10+ years of experience supporting transportation technology programs, including electronic tolling systems, connected vehicle technologies, and ITS.

• Direct experience and understanding of electronic tolling systems, managed lanes, and electronic revenue collection technologies.

• Experience developing estimates, cost models, business cases, lifecycle cost analyses, and funding strategies for toll and transportation technology projects.

• In depth understanding of the toll and transportation industry such as technology trends, implementations, operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of toll operations and maintenance organizational functions and practices.

• Ability to deliver task and project assignments within expected timeframes, budget and level of quality expected by the client.

• Experience in managing client relationships by recognizing and addressing client needs and expectations.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplined team environment and provide effective client support in a rapid-evolving environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical documentation, requirements development, stakeholder engagement and client communications.

• Experience supporting business development and capture activities including client engagement, pursuit strategy, opportunity development, proposal preparation, and teaming strategy.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Microsoft OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams.

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$156,200.00 - $234,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | CA | Irvine
Organization: BC-1934 Transpt-US NY Plan, Eng & Toll Roads
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.