Sr. Engineer [Santa Ana / Los Angeles]

Iteris, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (incentive-based yearly)

401(k) with immediate matching

Open PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Education assistance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Iteris, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead transportation planning projects in partnership with public agencies and Iteris staff in Los Angeles. You will manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires strong communication, presentation skills, and up-to-date knowledge of transportation planning trends. Professional licensure is preferred, with proficiency in major planning tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, transportation engineering or a related field.
• 6–8 years of consulting/public sector experience in transportation planning.
• Licensure/certifications: PE/TE, PTOE, PTP or AICP desired.
• Proficiency with TransCAD, Synchro, Sim Traffic, VISSIM, GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex transportation projects from inception to completion with high quality deliverables.
• Track budgets, schedules, and scopes to ensure profitability and timely delivery for public contracts.
• Mentor junior staff and guide professional development.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and lead long-range transportation planning efforts.
• Lead SB 743 compliance evaluations and VMT assessments.
• Manage CEQA/NEPA transportation components for major projects.
• Analyze multimodal data to develop data-driven recommendations.
• Serve as primary contact for public agency clients and present to councils/commissions.
• Support public outreach programs and identify impending RFPs.
• Prepare competitive proposals with defined scopes, staffing estimates and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning/civil/urban planning or related

PE/TE licensure or PTOE/PTP/AICP desired

Tools

TransCAD

Synchro

Sim Traffic

VISSIM

GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Iteris is looking for a Sr. Engineer that seeks to join a talented group of professionals to promote thriving communities by applying transportation planning and engineering techniques to solve complex issues in transportation. You will work in partnership with Iteris senior management and engineering/planning staff as well as with state, regional, and local agencies to deliver various transportation planning projects to improve our communities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage complex transportation projects from inception to completion, ensuring high quality deliverables meet agency guidelines, and client expectations
• Track project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work using project management software to ensure profitability and timely delivery for public sector contracts
• Direct and mentor junior staff by assigning tasks, reviewing technical work, and guiding their professional development
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Lead the preparation of long-range transportation plans, such as General Plan Circulation Elements, Active Transportation Plans (ATP), Complete Streets plans, and Vision Zero/systemic safety plans
• Lead Senate Bill (SB) 743 compliance evaluations by managing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) assessments, establishing thresholds, and developing local VMT mitigation frameworks
• Manage the transportation components of CEQA/NEPA documents for major regional infrastructure improvements
• Analyze multimodal transportation data, including traffic counts, collision records, transit ridership, and emerging mobility data to develop data-driven recommendations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for public agency clients
• Present technical findings and project updates clearly to City Councils, Planning Commissions, and regional agency boards
• Support the design and facilitation of public outreach programs, ensuring meaningful community engagement
• Identify and track upcoming public sector Requests for Proposals (RFPs) (and other solicitations)
• Lead the preparation of competitive proposals, including defining scopes of work, estimating staffing hours, and building project budgets
• Participate in interview presentations to secure new contract wins
• Local travel will be required for project-related tasks and client meetings

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, transportation engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum of 6-8 years of consulting and/or public sector experience in the transportation planning field
• Excellent communication skills including writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of recent developments in transportation planning and associated trends in the discipline
• Awareness of current transportation trends and issues such as multi-modal level of service analysis and bicycle and pedestrian plans desired
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Traffic Engineer (TE) licensure, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired
• Familiar with tools such as TransCAD, Synchro, Sim Traffic, VISSIM, GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $131,300 and $146,200 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What’s In It For You

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris’ cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris’ advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris’ website at www.iteris.com.

The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva’s website at www.almaviva.it.

Iteris, Inc. is an Affiliation Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.