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Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland, we are growing significantly and seeking the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and lead the way in infrastructure design.
Role Overview
The ITS Engineer will play a critical role within SYSTRA’s Digital and Engineering teams in Ireland, supporting the delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) across major infrastructure projects. The primary objective is to assist in the design, development, assurance, and integration of ITS solutions (e.g., to optimise bus operations) while ensuring all implementations meet safety, compliance, and quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the design, review, and technical assurance of ITS implementations (e.g., traffic signal control, adaptive traffic control software, bus priority systems) across project lifecycles.
* Evaluate junction and signal controller designs, microsimulation, and strategic modelling assessments, and ITS equipment specifications.
* Prepare and review technical reports, documentation, and assessments to support project delivery.
* Engage and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Local Authorities, TII, and suppliers.
* Drive best practices and technical standards for ITS activities.
* Support minimisation of traffic impacts during construction and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical guidance and contribute to resolutions for project risks and issues.
* Assist in managing and disseminating project learnings and best practices across the team.
Qualifications & Skills
* Minimum 3+ years designing, implementing, and assuring ITS solutions in major urban road/infrastructure projects.
* Strong technical knowledge of traffic signal controller design, adaptive traffic control software, junction design, and bus priority systems.
* Knowledge of traffic modelling (strategic, junction, microscopic) and assessment.
* Proficient in ITS equipment and documentation review.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Ability to manage technical outputs, prioritise tasks, and deliver against deadlines.
* Strong problem‑solving with high attention to detail.
* Fully proficient in Microsoft Office suite and relevant ITS/project tools.
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) is essential.
* Chartered Engineer status and membership in a professional institution is desirable.
* Safepass accreditation is desirable.
* Knowledge of safety, compliance, and best practice standards in ITS and road project environments.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
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