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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Expert will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for the planning, design, integration, and implementation of advanced ITS solutions across major road, infrastructure, and urban development programs. The role focuses on delivering smart mobility systems that enhance traffic efficiency, safety, sustainability, and operational performance in alignment with national and international standards.
The ITS Expert will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including concept planning, design, system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational optimization, supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and smart city initiatives.
Your role
Technical Leadership and ITS Design
- Lead the planning, design, and integration of Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic management systems, adaptive signal control, incident detection systems, smart mobility platforms, and traveler information systems.
- Provide technical oversight to ensure ITS solutions are effectively integrated within road and infrastructure projects.
- Develop and review system architectures, engineering designs, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
- Ensure interoperability between ITS subsystems including field devices, central control systems, and communication networks.
Project Delivery and Implementation
- Conduct feasibility studies, technical assessments, and operational analyses to support ITS deployment strategies.
- Provide technical oversight during procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover of ITS systems.
- Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
- Identify technical risks and provide mitigation strategies to ensure successful system implementation.
Stakeholder and Project Coordination
- Collaborate with clients, government authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful ITS integration.
- Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project coordination activities.
- Provide expert technical advice to support project objectives and delivery requirements.
Compliance, Standards, and Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations and international ITS standards such as ISO, IEC, IEEE, and relevant transport authority requirements.
- Ensure ITS systems meet safety, cybersecurity, and operational performance standards.
- Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance activities throughout project delivery.
Documentation and Technical Support
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, and operational documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project teams.
- Stay informed on emerging ITS technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-146182
Salary range
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About you
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Intelligent Transport Systems design, implementation, and integration.
- Demonstrated experience delivering ITS solutions on major road, infrastructure, or smart city projects.
- Proven involvement in design, system integration, testing, and commissioning of ITS systems.
- Experience working in complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure environments.
Technical Competencies
- Strong expertise in traffic management systems, signal control systems, surveillance systems, and ITS communication networks.
- Knowledge of ITS architecture, system integration, and control center operations.
- Familiarity with ITS standards, system lifecycle management, and operational requirements
- Proficiency in engineering design tools such as AutoCAD and ITS platforms.
Professional Skills
- Strong leadership and technical decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and project deliverables.
- Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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