Transportation Systems / Technology Leader

Transportation Systems / Technology Leader

Job Locations

US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ID

2025-5310

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Transportation Systems / Technology Leader | Richmond | Virginia Beach | Tysons, VA

Are you ready to lead the future of smart mobility? VHB is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transportation Systems / Technology 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, Tysons, 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 / ATMS / Technology 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, ATMS, and / or communications equipment & infrastructure
• Oversees development of Systems Engineering documents for transportation technology projects following the FHWA Systems Engineering Process
• Planning and development for ITS and ATMS systems 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 / ATMS hardware and / or software to keep current with trends in transportation technology
• Oversee electrical design and analysis documents
• Provide technical knowledge ITS / ATMS that ranges from planning, design, implementation, and operations of roadside infrastructure.
• 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 Regional Manager (RM) and Managing Director (MD) related to complex ITS / ATMS / Technology pursuits.

Skills & Abilities :

Requirements :

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 :

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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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