Junior Traffic Control Engineer – Leadership Development Program

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Job Summary: We are seeking a recently graduated junior engineer to coordinate, supervise, and optimize the operations of the Traffic and Mobility Control Room in Tenerife. Key Highlights: 1. Training and mentoring to grow in intelligent mobility 2. Coordination and optimization of control room operations 3. Management of technological modernization projects (ITS, big data, AI) Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future. We are seeking a **recently graduated junior engineer**, motivated to learn and develop within the field of intelligent mobility. The selected candidate will receive training and mentoring to grow into a technical reference within the Traffic and Mobility Control Room of the Cabildo de Tenerife. Their mission will be to **coordinate, supervise, and optimize the control room’s operations**, ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable management of traffic and public transport. They will also support real-time decision-making and strategic planning for island-wide mobility. **Responsibilities to be gradually assumed** * Lead and coordinate the operational functioning of the Traffic and Mobility Control Room (SCTM). * Supervise the proper operation of ITS and urban traffic control systems (UTC, cameras, sensors, variable message signs, traffic counting systems, video analytics, etc.). * Manage real-time traffic information, prioritizing incidents, alerts, and emergency responses. * Coordinate with external agencies (municipalities, DGT, Civil Guard, emergency services, Titsa, Metrotenerife, etc.) for integrated mobility management. * Analyze historical traffic and mobility data to propose improvements in road network planning and public transport operations. * Prepare technical reports, operational protocols, and action plans for events or contingencies. * Supervise operational staff in the control room and ensure their continuous training. * Manage technological modernization projects (ITS, big data, AI applied to traffic, digital twins, etc.). * Ensure compliance with current regulations regarding mobility, road safety, and data protection. **Requirements** -------------- * University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Industrial Engineering * Intermediate level of English * Leadership ability and capacity to make decisions under pressure * Customer orientation and commitment to continuous improvement * Strong communication skills * Analytical capability to interpret technical data and derive operational conclusions **Desirable:** -------------- * Master’s degree or specialized course in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Urban Traffic Management, or Smart Cities * Knowledge of communications and networks (TCP/IP, IP cameras, SCADA, etc.) * Analytical capability using big data tools or mobility dashboards (Qlik, Power BI, etc.) **Our Offer:** * Permanent contract * Flexible compensation plan * Work modality: 100% on-site * Working hours: 7–15 * 26 working days of vacation