Bautch, Arias & Associates
Unparalleled Experience
Decades of telecommunication and experience in planning, design, integration, and construction of ITS and municipal networks
Combining global experience with local knowledge to provide highly successful projects
Tailored Design Solutions
Nimble Execution
Leveraging the agility of a small organization with the efficiency of low overhead to provide exceptional value.
A premier engineering consultancy specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning, design, and integrating complex infrastructure projects with a proven track record of delivering top-tier solutions for municipalities and government agencies.
Minority Veteran Owned
DBE and VSOB Certified
Chief Engineer - Russ Bautch
Russ Bautch, P.E., has been providing ITS services for over three decades to transportation agencies around the world. His experience ranges from communications system design to traffic management center integration. Russ combines technical skill with thoughtful collaboration to focus on client satisfaction.
Professional Certifications
Illinois Professional Engineer 2002
Michigan Professional Engineer 2001
Missouri Professional Engineer 2003
Virginia Professional Engineer 1995
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 2008-2023
Meet Our Leadership Team
President - Ray Arias
President and co-founder Ray Arias brings decades of telecommunications experience, managing multidiscipline teams of engineers, sales associates, and construction crews on government and private sector projects. Ray is a dedicated professional who leads with integrity, passion, and a common sense attitude toward getting the job done to the satisfaction of the client. The cornerstone of Ray's leadership philosophy is teamwork, constant communication, and prioritizing project success above all else. Ray and Russ are a seasoned partnership providing seamless multidiscipline comprehensive solutions to clients for the past several years.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 10/30 - 2023
CQM - C 2023
Construction Management Finance - 2022
The Wharton School: Global Supply Chain Management - 2022
Northwestern University: Executive Sales and Communications - 2019
Professional Licenses
Core Services
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Planning, Design, and Implementation
Comprehensive engineering services for ITS programs, including conceptual design, field layout, tie-ins to existing systems, networking and asset management.
Development of construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
Traffic management center planning and design.
Enterprise Fiber Optic Systems
Broadband enterprise network design for municipalities, private campus environments, and government agencies.
Comprehensive municipal connectivity design and integration of real time SCADA systems, including emergency services, wastewater management, and law enforcement.
System design concepts, specifications and engineer’s estimates.
Project Management Expertise
Project Planning & Scheduling: Ability to effectively plan and schedule the deployment of fiber networks and associated ITS systems, ensuring milestones are met.
Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Proficiency in budgeting for large-scale fiber installation projects, managing costs, and optimizing resource allocation.
Advanced Technology Competencies
Network & Communication Protocols: Understanding of various communication protocols (Ethernet, IP, wireless technologies) used in ITS networks.