Lead Systems Engineer – Tolling Delivery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete delivery of tolling systems from the bid-phase sales support and solution development through engineering, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational transition.

• Utilize hands-on experience in executing tolling systems and roadside infrastructure initiatives.

• Act as the principal technical liaison for customers.

• Take ownership of requirements gathering, analysis, breakdown, specification, validation, traceability, and change management.

• Establish and uphold requirements traceability across hardware, software, electrical, integration, installation, and verification processes.

• Maintain technical responsibility for the entire system architecture and its implementation.

• Guide engineering and implementation teams during installation, configuration, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.

• Define and manage interfaces between roadside hardware and software systems.

• Assist in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and Operational Acceptance Testing.

• Direct troubleshooting efforts where hardware, firmware, and software converge in the field.

• Supervise systems, interfaces, protocols, databases, and applications.

• Lead cross-functional teams in hardware, software, electrical, and systems engineering.

• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, roadway sensor placement designs, hanger and mounting systems, power distribution designs, cabinet layouts, and cable/conduit layouts.

• Interpret civil drawings and collaborate with highway designers and infrastructure teams.

• Set technical direction, make engineering decisions, and resolve technical or delivery obstacles.

• Link technical execution to customer operational results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in delivering tolling systems, including implementation, integration, commissioning, or operational deployment.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in delivering complex, integrated systems.

• At least 4 years of experience in two or more of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, software, embedded/firmware, database, or systems integration engineering.

• Proven experience leading system delivery on intricate, multi-year programs from requirements and solution design through installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and final delivery.

• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships from a technical standpoint.

• Strong expertise in requirements engineering, including elicitation, decomposition, traceability, validation, and change control.

• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.

• Working knowledge of IP networking; experience in a Cisco environment.

• Capability to lead technical discussions with customers and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

• Proficiency in developing and delivering technical presentations.

• Strong written communication skills for requirements, specifications, interface definitions, technical documentation, and customer interactions.

• Ability to differentiate between requirement clarifications, scope modifications, and technical risks.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Candidates must possess working rights in the US and successfully pass a background check.

• Bonus: Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Bonus: CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification.

• Bonus: Experience with AET, ORT, ETC, roadside systems, and back-office tolling platforms.

• Bonus: Experience working with state DOTs, government agencies, or public-sector clients.

• Bonus: Previous technical or people management experience.

• Bonus: Knowledge of project management, business economics, and commercial project delivery.

• Bonus: Experience estimating time and effort for system functionalities and technical implementations.

• Bonus: Familiarity with relevant international standards.

• Bonus: Residing in California.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement, stability, and continuous professional education and training.

• Competitive salary range paired with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• 11 paid holidays.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• No-cost medical premium insurance option available for employees and eligible dependents.

• Casual work environment with options for remote or hybrid work if near a corporate office.

• Engaging challenges with opportunities for innovative ideas within a highly skilled team.

• High level of responsibility within a globally recognized, fast-growing family-owned company.

• A diverse and dynamic workplace offering appealing career prospects.