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Assistant Engineer

Iteris
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 06, 2025

We are looking for an Assistant Engineer that seeks to join a talented group of professionals to promote thriving communities by applying technology to solve complex issues in transportation. The ideal candidate will work, in partnership with Iteris Engineering staff, with state, regional, and local agencies to deliver various transportation engineering and planning projects to improve our communities.



What you will be doing:




  • Assisting project engineers with transportation engineering or planning projects including fieldwork, design, analysis, preparation of presentations, graphics and other support tasks as needed
  • Assist with the analysis, assessment, and interpretation of data, conditions, and systems to plan and execute traffic signal retiming improvements and assist in the preparation of Traffic Signal/ITS plans
  • Perform transportation, traffic, or systems engineering work in the development of traffic signal timing, signal systems management, and operations Systems engineering analysis and reports under the direction of senior engineering staff
  • Assist in the preparation of Traffic Signal/ITS plans
  • Data analysis to support development and implementation strategies for improving arterial traffic flow and safety, and evaluating system performance
  • Some travel to conduct fieldwork



What you need to be successful in this role:




  • Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) or Master's Degree, Field of Study: Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning
  • Solid written and verbal communication/presentation skills
  • Self-starter with good motivational skills
  • Ability to work independently/as part of a traffic engineering team with a passion for traffic engineering and operations
  • Experience using Microstation, AutoCAD, Excel, and familiarity with Synchro
  • Ability to obtain EIT certification in the next 6 months



Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $70,000 and $77,500 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.



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What's in it for you:



  • Incentive-based yearly bonus
  • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
  • Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Medical reimbursement plans
  • Disability coverage
  • Education assistance program
  • In-house training programs


Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at www.iteris.com.


The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at www.almaviva.it.


Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.

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