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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. This role requires strong hands-on ITS design experience, a 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 designs 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, ICT, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Preferably 12–15 years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in ITS and TCS design and delivery.
- Strong experience delivering ITS projects within UAE and/or 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
We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
We are proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plan.
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