ITS Engineer - Traffic Management Systems

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an ITS Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support planning, design review, implementation, testing, and construction oversight of intelligent transportation systems across the city\'s road network and Traffic Control Center.

The role requires reviewing technical submissions, ensuring interoperable ITS deployments, and collaborating with traffic, roadway, cybersecurity, software, and civil teams to verify device, power, and interface compliance with project requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of ITS design, review, or commissioning experience.
• Experience with field ITS technologies (CCTV, detection, DMS/VMS).
• Ability to review specifications, drawings, and test documentation.
• Knowledge of ITS networks (Ethernet/IP) and cybersecurity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review ITS design criteria, drawings, and equipment requirements.
• Conduct field investigations and verify compliance with design documents.
• Coordinate interfaces between ITS field devices and central traffic-management systems.
• Support testing, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
• Provide handover documentation and maintain clear technical records.

Skills

ITS design

Technical writing

Field inspections

System integration

CCTV/DMS/VMS

Networking (Ethernet/IP)

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Communications/related engineering degree

Tools

iNET

TransSuite

ATMS platforms

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: ITS Engineer
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Parsons is seeking an ITS Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the planning, specification, design review, implementation, testing, and construction oversight of Intelligent Transportation Systems across the city 's road network and Traffic Control Center environment. The role covers both field equipment and central-system interfaces, with responsibility for reviewing technical submissions and supporting compliant, interoperable, and maintainable ITS deployments. The ITS Engineer will work with traffic, roadway, communications, electrical, civil, cybersecurity, software, and Traffic Control Center specialists to verify that ITS devices, communications infrastructure, field cabinets, power systems, software interfaces, and supporting works meet project requirements, applicable standards, and RCRC operational needs.

ITS Design and Technical Review

• Prepare and review technical specifications, design criteria, drawings, schedules, and equipment requirements for ITS systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Review contractor and consultant design submissions against approved requirements, system architecture, technical specifications, standards, constructability, and operational needs.
• Support the design and implementation of CCTV systems and vehicle detection technologies.
• Review radar, video analytics, DMS and VMS, environmental monitoring, traveler information, and other ITS applications.
• Assess communications infrastructure, field cabinets, equipment power systems, and associated installation requirements.
• Review system architectures, interface-control information, network diagrams, device layouts, communications designs, power requirements, and equipment schedules.
• Prepare technical review comments, assessment matrices, engineering recommendations, and other supporting documentation.

Field Investigation and Construction Oversight

• Participate in site investigations to verify existing infrastructure and field conditions.
• Assess communications availability, utility constraints, equipment locations, cabinet space, power availability, visibility, access, and constructability.
• Monitor ITS construction and installation activities.
• Verify that field installations comply with approved design documents and manufacturer requirements.
• Prepare site observations and support non-conformance documentation where required.
• Evaluate installation quality and identify technical issues requiring corrective action.
• Support troubleshooting of field issues during construction, testing, commissioning, and early operations.

Systems Integration and Interfaces

• Coordinate interfaces between ITS field devices and traffic signal systems.
• Support integration with communications networks and central traffic-management platforms.
• Coordinate technical interfaces involving ATMS, iNET, Traffic Control Center systems, and external stakeholders.
• Apply system integration principles to device communications, interfaces, and data exchange.
• Work with multidisciplinary specialists to resolve interfaces involving roadway, traffic signal, communications, cybersecurity, electrical, civil, software, and TCC operations requirements.
• Support practical solutions that improve interoperability, scalability, and maintainability.

Testing and Commissioning

• Review material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and installation details.
• Review test procedures and commissioning documentation.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Participate in Site Acceptance Testing.
• Support system integration testing and commissioning activities.
• Assist with operational readiness assessments before system acceptance.
• Document test findings and support resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Verify test results and required close-out information.

Handover and Technical Documentation

• Verify as-built drawings and associated technical documentation.
• Review equipment inventories and configuration records.
• Confirm availability of relevant test records and handover documentation before system acceptance.
• Contribute to ITS guidelines and technical specifications.
• Support preparation and review of O and M procedures.
• Contribute to implementation frameworks and technical assessment reports prepared for RCRC.
• Maintain clear technical records throughout design, construction, testing, and handover activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer-Systems Engineering, Civil-Transportation Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in ITS design, technical specifications, design review, construction support, system integration, testing, or commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience with field ITS technologies such as CCTV, detection systems, DMS and VMS, communications, field cabinets, power systems, or comparable traffic-management technologies.
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and test documentation.
• Working knowledge of ITS communications networks and fiber-optic systems.
• Knowledge of Ethernet-IP networking.
• Understanding of field cabinets, power distribution, grounding, and environmental requirements.
• Awareness of cybersecurity considerations relevant to ITS infrastructure.
• Understanding of system integration, technical interfaces, data exchange, and central traffic-management systems.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and evaluate installation quality, constructability, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Strong technical writing capabilities.
• Ability to clearly document design comments, field observations, testing findings, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and system architecture documentation.
• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork and coordination skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Previous ITS project experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Familiarity with NTCIP, ONVIF, SNMP, REST-API integration, DATEX II, or other applicable ITS and communications standards.
• Experience with Traffic Control Centers and ATMS platforms.
• Familiarity with iNET, TransSuite, or comparable traffic-management software.
• Experience with adaptive traffic systems.
• Knowledge of ramp metering, emergency vehicle preemption, and transit signal priority.
• Experience with automated incident detection or connected-vehicle applications.
• Professional engineering registration or a relevant ITS or network certification is an advantage.
• Arabic language skills are desirable but not required.

Technology and Operational Focus

The ITS Engineer will contribute to reliable integration between roadside technology, communications infrastructure, traffic-management platforms, and Traffic Control Center operations. The role requires a practical engineering approach that considers technical compliance alongside constructability, system interoperability, testing, maintainability, and operational readiness. The position will also maintain awareness of emerging ITS technologies and provide practical recommendations for scalable and maintainable deployments appropriate for Riyadh 's evolving transportation network.

About Parsons

Parsons brings multidisciplinary expertise to major transportation, infrastructure, intelligent mobility, and urban development programs. Its teams work across engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic management, digital systems, construction, and program delivery to support integrated transportation networks and complex infrastructure projects.