Intelligent Transport Systems Expert

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is seeking an ITS Expert to lead planning, design and integration of Intelligent Transport Systems across major road and urban projects. You will provide technical leadership through concept, design, testing and handover to operations, ensuring interoperability and compliance with international standards.

The role requires extensive experience in ITS architecture, system integration, and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on safety, cybersecurity, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ electronics/ transportation/ telecommunications engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and integration of ITS including traffic management systems and adaptive signal control.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure ITS solutions integrate within road and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review system architectures, specifications, and performance requirements.

Skills

Traffic management

Signal control

Surveillance systems

ITS networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional engineering membership preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ITS platforms

Job description

Job Description Overview

Job Description 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.

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

Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Rewards & benefits

• 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.

#KARP Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital .

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.