Careers
If you would like to advertise here, please send your job announcement postings to transportgooru@gmail.com. You can reach out to the transportation community to find the right talent for your advertised position. You never know who is looking these days and it doesn’t hurt to cast a wider net.
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Management and Program Analyst @ USDOT’s Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC (Dec 13, 2011)
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Division Chief, Air Navigation and Surveillance (RVT-71) – USDOT’s Volpe Center @ Cambridge, MA (Nov 22, 2011)
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Manager, Media Relations – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Washington, DC (Nov 21, 2011)
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Transportation Management Specialist/Planner II @ District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT), Washington, DC (Nov 15, 2011)
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Strategic Advisor, GS-0301-12/14 @ U.S. DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) – (Sept 20, 2011)
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Director of Electronic Toll Collection – MTA Bridges and Tunnels – New York, NY – (July 26, 2011)
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Senior Manager, Procurement @ New York MTA – (June 22, 2011)
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Transportation Policy Analyst @ Reason Foundation (Flexible Location) – (April 19, 2011)
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CFO/ Finance Director @ Eno Transportation Foundation, Washington, DC – (April 19, 2011)
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ITS JPO Announces New Vacancy for Transportation Specialist: Data and Road Weather (Mar 03, 2011)
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Internship assignment – Intelligent Transport Systems — International Road Federation (IRF) – (Feb 11, 2011)
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Transportation Engineer/Planner – Battelle @ Washington, DC (Jan 31, 2011)
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Civil Engineer (Transportation – Team Leader), GS-810-13 – Federal Lands Highway @ Sterling, Virginia (Jan 12, 2011)
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Two Transportation Planners & One Transportation Planning Intern – Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments @ Wash, DC (Jan 11, 2011)
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Two Positions: Transportation Systems Engineer(s) – IBI Group @ Alexandria, VA & Calgary, Canada
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Chief Information Officer – USDOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) (Dec 9, 2010)
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Development Director, Adventure Cycling Association – Missoula, MT (Nov 30, 2010)
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Two Positions: Associate Program Director (Ops) and Program Manager (Engineering) – AASHTO @ Washington, DC (Nov 30, 2010)
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Operations Research Analysts GS-1515-11/12 – USDOT (Volpe) @ Cambridge, MA (Nov 8, 2010)
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Legislative Director for National Transportation Reform Campaign (T4America) – @ Washington, DC (Nov 2, 2010)
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Operations Research Analysts – Research and Innovative Technology Administration – Cambridge, Massachusetts (June 21, 2010)
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88735995
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Senior Researcher – Transportation Funding and Finance (September 7, 2009)
Organization: Texas Transportation Institute
Description:
The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) (http://tti.tamu.edu) invites applications for a Senior Researcher in the field of Transportation Funding and Finance. Addressing mobility and infrastructure issues in the 21stcentury will require cost-effective and financially achievable solutions. TTI continues to provide a range of innovative capabilities to support research into long term transportation solutions, including public-private partnerships, toll road viability analyses, efficacy and implementation of mileage based user fees, innovative transportation financing, and long-range revenue forecasting. TTI seeks to complement these areas of expertise with a researcher who has experience and credentials in transportation funding and finance.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide expertise in and lead a strong independent research program in transportation funding and finance. Candidates for this position should have a master’s degree in finance, public policy, engineering or relevant field. Candidates should have a successful record of communicating effectively with stakeholders and for building consensus; a successful record of experience in or with relevant research, implementation or financial industries; a demonstrated ability to secure funding for priority initiatives; and 15+ years experience in related field(s).
The duties of the position include:
- Provide policy analysis and support in transportation funding and finance to complement other transportation research expertise within TTI
- Identify and obtain research funding from both traditional and non-traditional sponsors that have an interest in long range transportation challenges.
- Conduct research related to transportation finance policy; innovative financing models including taxation, fees, tolls, bonds, bank financing, credit assistance, and private equity; finance and funding methods to enhance and expedite transportation project delivery, including planning, environmental justice, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Interface with transportation finance industry, including public and private sector interests
- Interface with elected and appointed officials at local, state and national levels
Interested individuals should complete an application online at https://www.tamuengineeringjobs.com, refer to NOV# 06812 and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references as attachments via the online application process.
Texas Transportation Institute is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.
Location:
Country: United States
City Town: Regional
State/Province: Texas
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
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Transportation Specialist – Federal Transit Administration – Washington, DC (August 28, 2009 via Bernie’s TCN)
http://tinyurl.com/ltudgu
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This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager / Contract Manager to join one of the UK’s leading consultancies who are working at the heart of Europe’s biggest ever infrastructure project in London.
In this key role as Commercial Manager / Contract Manager you will prepare and maintain project bidder lists, ensuring supporting input is received from all contracts functions and other functional groups. You will also prepare request packages, agendas and bid cycle correspondence to ensure proper format, content and project requirements are met. In addition, you will review bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation and completeness alongside approving selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority ensuring all commitments made are accurately presented and follow established approval and signing authorities contained in company policies and procedures.
To be considered for this Commercial Manager / Contract Manager role, you should possess the skills and experience required to deliver the above responsibilities and will be degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Cost Engineering. You must also possess experience in the formation, negotiation and award of major project contracts along with having knowledge of (sub)contract administration, home office, field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
If you also have a working knowledge of the engineering or construction industry, contracting practices and experience of dealing with large civil design packages, we would like to talk to you.
This consultancy offers a career changing opportunity and remuneration package that recognises and rewards success with a commitment to your personal and professional development.
To discuss please contact Oliver Behrendt – 0118 932 0100
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ITS Engineer – URS Corporation – Chicago, Illinois (via Bernie’s TCN, August 25, 2009)
https://www.urs.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=37143
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Planner 2 (ITS Specialist) – TranSystems @ Boston, Massachusetts (via Bernie’s TCN, August 21, 2009)
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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leading provider of fully diversified, end-to-end, business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT) solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. With more than 70,000 people and a blue-chip client list, ACS delivers comprehensive solutions for all segments of BPO and IT services.
The ACS Transportation Solutions Group, headquartered in Germantown, Maryland USA is the largest provider of transportation services to governments worldwide. ACS helps transportation agencies address their unique challenges with revenue collection and regulation compliance services. From fare collection to toll solutions and from back-office processing to infrastructure installation, ACS provides systems and services that help governments solve their transportation problems. Due to the commonality of transportation problems around the world, including traffic management and congestion and the desire to improve efficiency of fare collections systems, ACS’ TSG business serves an international client base. (via LinkedIn on August 19, 2009)
SALES VP for WESTERN EUROPE in ITS INDUSTRY (via LinkedIn on August 19, 2009)
ACS is currently seeking a full-time Sr. Sales Executive to be based in Western Europe to become a part of our rapidly growing Transportation Solutions Group Sales Team (TSG).
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience at the sales executive level;
- Subject matter experience with toll collection, pricing and ITS systems;
- Experience responding to government tenders and RFPs
- Ability to speak and write in both English and French, German or Dutch
- Demonstrated ability to close large sales deals greater than 5 million annual revenue;
- Established relationships and pipelines in the European transportation market;
- University degree with an advanced degree desirable:
- Specific Requirements: 8+ years plus of direct sales experience within a minimum of ONE of the following areas:
- Toll collection systems and services
- Transportation pricing schemes
- ITS Systems and Services
The ideal candidate for the Western European region will reside in a major Western European city, and have the ability to travel globally for sales related business travel.
INTERESTED?! SEND YOUR RESUME TO: jordi.vidal@acs-inc.com
Maintenance Manager in Saudi Arabia (ITS industry preferred) – via LinkedIn on August 19, 2009
Responsible for the ongoing maintenance of front and back end ATVAM related systems.
Responsibilities:
- Manages activity, personnel, and subcontractors associated with maintaining ATVAM front and back end systems
- Ensures that all phases of ATVAM system maintenance, including installations, upgrades, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repairs/replacements, are properly coordinated, monitored, tracked, and resolved
- Manages dispatch function for failures of field systems
- Manages CMMS for inventory control, trend analysis, and reporting
- Reports to Director of Operations
Requirements:
- 4+ years experience managing traffic systems related field service organization
- Experience with Red Light/Speed Enforcement operations desirable
- Project management knowledge desired
- Degree in related to computer science preferred or equivalent experience
- Fluent in English is a must. Arabic is a plus
- Strong personal integrity and ethical behaviour
- Methodical approach and excellent listening skills
- Must be able to work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and have valid drivers license
INTERESTED?! SEND YOUR RESUME TO: jordi.vidal@acs-inc.com
Director of Operations in SAUDI ARABIA – via LinkedIn on August 19, 2009
As a Director of Operations, you will be responsible for overall management of ATVAM Operations Contract SOW
Responsibilities:
- Ensures overall program performance and contractual compliance
- Plans, manages, and controls day to day activities of Operations staff
- Ensures budget and schedule meet program requirements
- Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, and setting priorities
- Interface with ATVAM CRM and other program stakeholders and partners
- Reports to ACS Middle East General Manager
Requirements:
- 4-year college degree required, MBA preferred
- 4+ years managing call centers and/or transaction processing environments
- Experience with Red Light/Speed Enforcement operations desirable
- Must be able to work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
INTERESTED?! SEND YOUR RESUME TO: jordi.vidal@acs-inc.com
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Traffic Safety Engineering Research Program Manager – University of Wisconsin-Madison TOPS Laboratory – Madison, Wisconsin (August 14, 2009)
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062474.html (via Barnie Wagenblast’s TCN newsletter)
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Operations Research Analyst, GS-15 15-13 EG – Research and Innovative Technology Administration – Cambridge, Massachusetts (June 18, 2009)
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=81453292&rc=5&TabNum=1
Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-12 EG – Research and Innovative Technology Administration – Cambridge, Massachusetts (June 18, 2009)
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=81453244
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ITS Jobs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( May 19, 2009)
(Tax Free Salary + Expenses + Accomodation Allowance + Car Allowance)
The ATVAM Program is a professional services engagement designed to provide MOI with program and technical assurance capabilities to manage the ATVAM program. My client is essentially the program manager for MOI and will implement a comprehensive and capable program management team supported by a central PMO. The Automatic Traffic Violation and Management Systems Infrastructure (ATVAM) program, hereinafter referred to the ATVAM program is a multi-site system distributed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consisting of a number of systems and sub-systems designed to deliver ITS like functionality for the General Directorate of Traffic and Public Security under the auspices MOI.
The Business Objectives are:
• Reducing road accidents (death rates) and enhancing road safety
• Streamlining the flow of traffic and therefore providing a higher quality of life to the citizens of Saudi Arabia
• Enhancing general security of the country
The solutions will be designed, developed, deployed, operated and transferred by three separate investor consortiums across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into 18th key cities in three distinct regions.
I am looking for:
• Technical Leaders (with Systems Engineering background)
• Technical Manager • PMO Manager (Officer) Must be fluent in Arabic (reading and writing too)
• ITS Engineers (JD to be advised)
Transportation Specialist – Federal Highway Administration – Washington, DC (May 19, 2009)
http://tinyurl.com/pmc8fm
Transportation Program Specialist – Federal Transit Administration, US DOT – Washington, DC (posted March 25, 2009)
Communication & Outreach Specialist – US DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office – Washington, DC (Posted: March 09, 2009)
Knowledge & Technology Transfer Program Manager – US DOT FHWA – Washington, DC (Posted March 9, 2009
Transportation for America Research Fellowship (Posted: Feb 20, 2009)
The Transportation for America Campaign seeks a Fellow to undertake research in support of national transportation policy reform. This is a tremendous opportunity for a recent graduate to learn about federal transportation policy and reform issues while performing applied research on federal, state and local transportation programs.
Transportation for America is a growing and diverse coalition focused on creating a national transportation program that will take America into the 21st century by building a modernized infrastructure and healthy communities where people can live, work and play. To find out more about Transportation for America visit the www.t4america.org. The campaign is staffed by Smart Growth America and Reconnecting America.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and analytical projects that address the needs of the upcoming authorization campaign using transportation data resources and current literature.
- Coordinate with coalition partners to define and coordinate research activities in support of national transportation reform initiatives.
- Manage rapid response research capability, in conjunction with other campaign staff and communications team.
- General administrative tasks including mailing, event planning, database management, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate educational background or work experience in transportation policy, urban planning, economics, public policy, or a related field. The position requires a detail-oriented person with strong analytical capabilities and writing experience. The candidate should possess excellent time management and organizational skills and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills and experience conducting web research, literature reviews, and data analysis are required.
Compensation: The Fellowship comes with a stipend of $1,500 per month. Fellows receive two days of paid sick leave or vacation and have paid leave on all federal holidays. Health benefits will not be offered.
Time Frame: The position is available immediately. The Fellowship is located in Washington, DC and is full-time, forty hours per week for three months to a year (timeframe is flexible).
To Apply: Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to Jobs@t4america.org and write T4America Research Fellow in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
SAIC: Transportation Analyst – Planning for Operations (posted Feb 20, 2009)
Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) Transportation Research Division currently has an opening in McLean, VA for a Transportation Analyst to provide support in the area of transportation planning for operations. This position will contribute significantly to national level projects to advance planning for operations typically within metropolitan planning organizations and their planning partners including local and state departments of transportation and transit agencies. Work may include developing the conceptual foundations for this emerging area, researching and writing guidebooks, developing practitioner workshops, and other activities that assist regional planners and operators to effectively plan for operations. Transportation operations refers to activities to traveler information, traffic signal coordination, incident management, transit system management, freight mobility management, work zone coordination, and special events operations. Activities will involve regular interactions with clients, project management, and business development.
Experience:
The candidate should have between 5 to 10 years of experience in the areas of metropolitan transportation planning and transportation operations and/or congestion management. The candidate may have experience as metropolitan planning organization staff, local or state department of transportation staff, and/or consultant. The candidate would have experience working in or supporting collaborative forums to improve transportation operations on multi-agency level. The candidate should have an understanding at the strategic level of developing and using transportation system performance measures and associated data collection to guide operations activities and investment decisions. Experience writing proposals, developing business, managing projects, and working directly with clients is desired.
Skills the candidate must possess:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as with small teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively coordinate and manage projects.
- Knowledge of Federal regulations for metropolitan transportation planning
- B.S. or B.A. in planning, systems or civil engineering, public policy, or related area. Advanced degree is preferred.
Contact Laura Feast, feastl@saic.com for more information.
