Entry - Level Traffic​/Electrical Engineer

Entry - Level Traffic/ITS Electrical Engineer

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  New Jersey
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Piscataway, NJ - 30 Knightsbrid
• Compensation: USD 77,500 - USD 85,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering Design/ITS Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level to early-career engineer to work on a variety of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and lighting design projects for city, state, and private sector clients.

As part of our dynamic team, you will be involved in electrical design projects including:

• Roadway and highway reconstruction
• Fiber optic and wireless communications systems, including network architecture, conduit layouts, and power distribution for ITS devices
• Traffic signal system design, including electrical wiring, conduit layouts, power distribution, and interconnection of traffic controllers, signal heads, and detection systems
• ITS infrastructure design, including layout and electrical design for dynamic message signs (DMS), closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, vehicle detection systems, and roadside communication devices
• Highway, roadway, and intersection lighting design, including photometric analysis, circuiting, and electrical load calculations
• Preparation of design plans using AutoCAD or Micro Station
• Preparation of Electrical load calculations, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules for traffic signal, ITS, and lighting systems

Why Join AECOM?

• Hybrid work schedule (work from home/office flexibility)
• Work on high-impact projects that enhance transportation infrastructure
• Career growth opportunities within a leading engineering firm
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and professional development support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station for design work
• Strong communication, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• EIT certification (or progress toward obtaining it) preferred
• Relevant experience in ITS, traffic signal, or lighting design
• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to…