Senior ITS/Intelligent Mobility Engineer

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior ITS Engineer to join our Intelligent Mobility Systems team. In this role, you will help deliver safe, sustainable, and innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, transit reliability, and accessibility across Canada.

Project Types

• Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO)
• Integrated Corridor Management
• Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Corridors
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT)
• Smart Cities and Decision Support Systems
• Multimodal Transportation Planning
• Tolling Strategy and Implementation
• Traffic Monitoring, AI‑Enabled, and Advanced Mobility Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of ITS strategy, planning, and design of urban streets and highway networks
• Manage large tasks or small projects, including cross‑discipline team management, client relationship management, project finance monitoring and reporting, and project deliverables
• Support the pursuit of project opportunities and the development of business strategies
• Mentor staff and provide strong technical guidance and oversight
• Perform analyses and generate reports using tools and dashboards including Excel, traffic modelling platforms, PowerBI, or other analytical tools
• Lead the development of design plans at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% milestones
• Develop new equipment specifications
• Develop construction cost estimates for ITS infrastructure
• Create well‑organised presentation material and write reports for internal and external purposes
• Attend client meetings with senior staff
• Present technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non‑technical audiences
• Research and understand trends and standard methodologies in ITS/Intelligent Mobility

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada (or eligible)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working in the ITS or intelligent mobility realm as an engineer with progressive responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, communications, civil, transportation or related)
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work autonomously
• Experience with North American traffic planning and engineering practices
• Experience with one or more of the following: Synchro, Vissim, Aimsun, AutoCAD, Microstation

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for Vancouver: $135,000 to $145,000 per year (base). Benefits are not included in the base salary.

• Competitive and fair pay
• Comprehensive benefits program fully paid by Arup except optional life insurance
• Health and welfare security, paid time off, and wellness programmes
• Learning opportunities and professional development support
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually) and GRRSP with 5% company match

Flexible Working

Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of the workweek are available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

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