Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world's leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion.

We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

The Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer is responsible for establishing organizational resources and structures, policies, procedures, reporting criteria (KPIs) and OPEX/CAPEX models for the Cintra US's Concessions during the O&M phase as well as potential new projects in tender phase related to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETCS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives the conceptual design of the ITS and ETCS infrastructure in tender processes which Cintra US could be bidding for, and coordinates within the Operations Department, advisors, and other departments in Cintra US to successfully develop the different phases of the ITS and ETCS design
• Produces and coordinates with advisors, contractors, the Business Development department and any other department of Cintra US the cost model and risk profile to be included when tendering for new concession projects and ensures that they are aligned both with the conditions of the project and Cintra's standards
• Coordinates with management to implement best practices and to develop corporate operational policies and standards for ITS/ETCS asset optimization and consistency throughout Cintra US's portfolio, ensuring alignment with Cintra US short and long-term strategic goals
• Analyzes existing concessions ITS/ETCS operations, expenditures, and strategies and uses them as a knowledge database to prepare Operations and Maintenance (O&M) cost models for new projects and to identify and determine Key Performance Indicators that will measure performance of the different systems
• Provides technical support to concession companies in Cintra US's portfolio during project implementation and operational phases, this includes but is not limited to:

o Technical inputs on the optimization of design and implementation of ITS/ETCS

o Initial set-up of O&M teams

o Asset Management Systems, Maintenance Online Management Systems, Advanced Traffic Management System

o Annual revision of budgets

o Definition and implementation of best operation practices

o Research and analysis of specific issues

o Preparation of annual cost benchmarking reports with other projects in the portfolio

• Benchmarks concession projects according to the standard set of Key Performance Indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures and to identify potential enhancements
• Updates long-term forecasting O&M cost models of existing concessions to be used by the company for valuation purposes
• Identifies, develops and documents key business processes related to toll operations with stakeholders, such as the Texas/North Carolina/Virginia Departments of Transportation, Public Agencies (like NTTA, NCDOT, Ferrovial Systems and Cintra Toll Services (CTS)), during system development and operations and maintenance phases
• Conducts research and analysis on current and emerging technologies and solutions for ITS/ETCS
• Prepares materials and provides senior level reporting and advice on their areas of responsibility
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant branch of Engineering (IT, Systems, Civil, Industrial Engineering, etc.)
• 4 to 7+ years of experience in design, implementation and/or management of ETCS and/or ITS
• Ability to interpret construction plans, provisions, standards and specifications
• Previous experience in procurement processes or maintenance contracts with Departments of Transportation, for highway or roadway projects, preferably in Public Private Partnerships (P3's)

Professional Qualities:

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
• Must be able to multitask, solve problems and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills, particularly technical report writing skills
• Able to summarize and present information and to present and explain findings and conclusions to senior management
• Effectively manage tasks and strict deadlines with independence and in an organized way
• Mindset for research and innovation. Active, curious, and ready to explore new ideas
• Operate with a high degree of independence, self-direction and initiative

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs
• CAD and/or MicroStation experience desirable
• VUEWorks (asset management tool) and ArcGIS experience desirable

Other Skills (preferred):

• Relevant experience in the following topics:

o Process development

o Shared Services Organizations

o Project Management

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Some travel required, may include domestic and international air travel
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit

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