Sugar Land, Texas is located 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston.  Founded originally as a company town to support employees of Imperial Sugar, one of the oldest businesses in Texas, the City was incorporated in 1959 and has grown from its initial population of 2,800 to an estimated 2019 population of 118,118.   Recognized by CNN/Money Magazine as one of America’s best cities to live, Sugar Land has been included on Forbes’ list of Top Towns to Live Well.   The City was also named among America’s Safest Cities based on an analysis of FBI crime statistics and was the country’s first “Community of Respect,” a designation from the Anti-Defamation League recognizing the City’s ongoing commitment to foster an inclusive and respectful community. Truly one of the most desirable cities to live in, Sugar Land residents are highly educated and culturally diverse.

The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Manager is responsible for the operation and continuous development of the City’s Intelligent Transportation System. This manager oversees the daily operations of the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and will be involved in all associated projects directly or indirectly affecting the City’s ITS and transportation network. The Intelligent Transportation System Manager provides day-to-day leadership to the Traffic Management Center staff and reports to the City Traffic Engineer.

Requires a Bachelors in Transportation, Traffic Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.  One to two years of progressively responsible experience with a focus on traffic operations engineering.  A Professional Engineer or ability to obtain Engineer in Training Certificate within 18 months from date of hire for engineering candidates.