Project Engineer – ITS & Traffic Management

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Engineer for ITS & Traffic Management. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience managing Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Control Systems across infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and effective traffic management planning. Proficiency in AutoCAD and a Bachelor's in Engineering are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in ITS design and traffic management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of ITS, TCS, and Traffic Management standards.
• Prior experience with ITC approvals is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment and integration of ITS and TCS across projects.
• Review and validate ITS and TCS designs and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections to verify traffic diversion implementations.

Skills

Experience in ITS design and traffic management

Project management capabilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to coordinate with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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Job Description: Project Engineer – ITS & Traffic Management

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Engineer - ITS & Traffic Management to join our dynamic Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team.

The role involves reviewing, coordinating and overseeing the design, implementation, integration and commissioning of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Control Systems (TCS) while ensuring effective planning and execution of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) and detours across multiple infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure compliance with design requirements, safety regulations, and operational efficiency while mitigating construction related disruptions.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Oversee the deployment and integration of ITS and TCS infrastructure across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with the latest authority standards and regulations.
• Review and validate ITS and TCS designs, technical specifications and submittals ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, design and construction conflicts, and interface issues related to ITS and TCS infrastructure across various projects.
• Monitor the implementation and commissioning of ITS and TCS infrastructure, ensuring that it adheres to approved plans, schedule, budget and quality benchmarks.
• Review and assess temporary traffic management plans (TTMP) submitted by contractors for multiple project sites.
• Ensure traffic detours are safe, efficient and compliant with regulatory requirements minimizing disruptions to road users.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify proper implementation of approved traffic diversions.
• Provide recommendations to optimize traffic flow and minimize congestion during construction activities.
• Coordinate with Integrate Transport Centre (ITC), road authorities, project teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective traffic management planning.

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Transportation, or related discipline) from a reputable institution.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in ITS design, implementation and traffic management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of ITS, TCS and Traffic Management standards and procedures.
• Prior experience with ITC (Integrated Transport Centre) approvals and regulatory processes is mandatory.
• Experience in reviewing and implementing temporary traffic management plans for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ITS network integration and maintenance is preferred.
• Prior experience with consultants or contractors in the ITS field is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including government entities, contractors and design consultants.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Synchro or ITS tools is an advantage.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, technical documentation and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project).
• Abu Dhabi experience is a must.

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