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