Principal Engineer ITS

We are seeking an experienced Principal ITS Engineer to lead the technical delivery of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Control Systems (TCS) projects in Abu Dhabi and across the GCC

The successful candidate will act as the technical lead for the ITS team providing technical direction guidance and supervision to Senior ITS Engineers ITS Engineers and CAD/BIM Technicians. The role requires strong hands-on ITS design experience detailed knowledge of Abu Dhabi/ Dubai ITS requirements and standards and proven experience coordinating with authorities clients and multidisciplinary design teams

Current ITC Abu Dhabi ITS Approved Engineer / SANAD certification is a mandatory requirement for this position

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of ITS and TCS design across concept schematic detailed design tender and IFC stages as applicable
• Lead guide and supervise Senior ITS Engineers ITS Engineers and CAD/BIM resources including task allocation technical direction and quality review
• Take technical ownership of ITS deliverables and ensure designs are complete coordinated and compliant with project and authority requirements
• Develop and review ITS designs covering traffic signal systems ITS field equipment communications infrastructure CCTV VMS/DMS vehicle detection traffic monitoring and associated roadside infrastructure
• Lead the preparation and review of ITS/TCS drawings specifications design reports BOQs and tender documentation
• Ensure compliance with ITC Abu Dhabi ITS standards manuals standard drawings and approval requirements together with other applicable UAE standards
• Lead technical coordination and submissions to ITC and other relevant authorities including responding to comments and supporting design approvals
• Review the work produced by Senior Engineers and CAD/BIM teams and ensure consistency between Technical Specs drawings BIM models and specifications
• Coordinate ITS requirements and interfaces with Roads Traffic Street Lighting Electrical Utilities ICT/Telecom Security and other disciplines
• Support the development and review of ITS Concept of Operations (ConOps) system architecture and communication/network requirements
• Attend and lead technical meetings with clients authorities contractors and other consultants
• Support proposals technical methodologies fee estimates and resource planning for new ITS opportunities when required

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering ICT Electrical/Electronics Engineering Telecommunications Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Preferably 1215 years of relevant professional experience with significant experience in ITS and TCS design and delivery
• Strong experience delivering ITS projects within UAE and/the GCC region
• Current ITC Abu Dhabi ITS Approved Engineer / SANAD certification Mandatory
• Demonstrated experience leading ITS design teams and supervising senior engineers and CAD/BIM resources
• Experience across multiple project stages preferably from concept/design development through detailed design tender construction and handover
• Experience coordinating ITS with multidisciplinary infrastructure design teams
• Professional registration Chartered Engineer status PMP or equivalent professional certification would be advantageous

Technical Competencies

The candidate should have strong knowledge and practical experience in:

• Traffic Control Systems (TCS)
• Traffic signal design and associated infrastructure
• ITS CCTV and traffic monitoring systems
• VMS/DMS and traveller information systems
• Vehicle detection and traffic data collection systems
• ITS field equipment and roadside cabinets
• Fibre-optic and ITS communications infrastructure
• ITS Concept of Operations
• AutoCAD and BIM coordination and review

Additional Information :

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