Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineering Leader

ABOUT THE POSITION

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineering Leader | Richmond| Virginia Beach

Are you ready to lead the future of smart mobility? VHB is seeking a dynamic and experienced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineering Leader to drive innovation and excellence in our growing Transportation Technology Group across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This hands-on leadership role focuses on the planning, design, and construction support of cutting-edge ITS infrastructure-power and communications systems that are transforming how we move through our communities.

We're looking for a collaborative leader who brings deep technical knowledge, strategic vision, and a passion for smart, connected transportation systems. Based in either Richmond, VA or Virginia Beach, VA. This position supports a hybrid work model that empowers employees to balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility-wherever your creativity and productivity thrive.

Responsibilities:

Provides project oversight on key ITS projects to help ensure clear scoping and financially viable deliverables in the short and long term.
• Work within a team of professionals to develop design plans and specifications for a variety of ITS and communications equipment & infrastructure
• Oversees development of Systems Engineering documents for transportation technology projects following the FHWA Systems Engineering Process
• Planning and development for ITS including preparing master planning and policy documents
• Oversee staff completion of other tasks such as engineering field work (field equipment testing, utility and infrastructure verification)
• Writing technical reports and memoranda
• Writing and updating specifications for ITS hardware to keep current with trends in transportation technology
• Complete electrical design and analysis documents (i.e. voltage drop calculations, arc flash and short circuit analysis, etc.)
• Provide technical knowledge ITS that ranges from planning, design, implementation, and operations of roadside infrastructure.
• Has a thorough understanding of the design for both Limited Access and Arterial Signal Systems
• Has an awareness of latest technology systems and their effectiveness in providing improvements related to Transportation Maintenance, Operations and Safety
• Assist marketing in development of VHB's external visibility, branding and promotional efforts related to Transportation Technology in local markets. In addition, represent VHB at conferences, seminars, industry events and provide technical presentations.
• Serve as Project Management on major strategic pursuits. Leads go / no-go decisions supporting the local RM and Managing Director (MD) related to complex ITS pursuits.

Skills & Abilities:

• Understands AEC industry, champions innovation, challenges status quo and remains at the forefront of evolving industry and economic trends
• Exhibits business acumen, including sound judgment and decision-making
• Strong bias for action, drives performance, and focuses on results and progress
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration - creates a climate in which people want to give their best to the organization and one another
• Provides clear direction, speaks with an influential voice, and inspires others
• Excellent communicator: verbal and non-verbal; one-on-one and group dynamics
• Develops trusting relationships at all levels (internally and externally)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering; Master's degree is highly preferred
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in the ITS market; 10+ years managing team of ITS professionals
• PE license
• Demonstrated previous experience in developing the strategic framework necessary for implementing a sustainable practice in the transportation technology sector
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to travel
• Understands local agency initiatives related to technology and can assist in positioning VHB to support

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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