Job Location : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
Country : United Arab Emirates
Experience : 12–15 years of professional experience in ITS and TCS design and delivery (GCC/UAE experience required)
Gender : Not specified
Shift Type : Contract
Industry : Infrastructure & Civil Engineering Consulting / Transportation
Role Title : Principal Engineer
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, ICT, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline
Skills : Technical leadership, ITS/TCS design, traffic signal systems, communications infrastructure, BIM/CAD coordination, and authority approvals
Salary : Not specified
Qualifications : Current ITC Abu Dhabi – ITS Approved Engineer / SANAD certification (Mandatory); Chartered Engineer status, PMP, or equivalent certification is advantageous
Responsibilities : Lead technical delivery of ITS/TCS designs, guide engineering teams, develop system specifications, secure ITC authority approvals, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
Summary : Looking to drive smart mobility solutions forward in the UAE? As our Principal ITS Engineer, you'll take the wheel in delivering cutting-edge Intelligent Transportation Systems across Abu Dhabi and the wider GCC region. You will lead design teams, guide senior engineers, and spearhead technical coordination with local authorities for traffic control, CCTV, and communications networks. From concept designs to final approvals, your expertise will help build modern, connected transportation infrastructure alongside a globally recognized team of experts!
Website AECOM
AECOM is a premier global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to building a better world through sustainable and innovative engineering solutions. With a worldwide team of over 50,000 experts, AECOM partners with public and private clients to tackle complex infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy challenges. Operating across global markets including the UAE, the firm offers dynamic career opportunities where professionals can make a lasting, positive impact on real communities and future generations.
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
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/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
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