ITS Engineer – Intelligent Transportation Systems

About the role

Parsons is seeking an experienced ITS Engineer to support the planning, design, testing and construction oversight of Intelligent Transportation Systems across Riyadh’s road network and Traffic Control Center. The role bridges field installations and central‑system interfaces, ensuring all ITS components meet project requirements and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical specifications, design criteria, drawings, schedules and equipment requirements for ITS systems and infrastructure.
• Review contractor and consultant design submissions for compliance with standards, constructability and operational needs.
• Support design and implementation of CCTV, vehicle detection, radar, video analytics, DMS/VMS, communications, field cabinets, power systems and environmental monitoring.
• Conduct site investigations, verify existing conditions, utility constraints and constructability of equipment locations.
• Monitor construction and installation activities, coordinate technical interfaces, and participate in factory, site and integration testing, commissioning and operational‑readiness activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer/Systems, Civil/Transportation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in ITS design, technical specifications, design review, construction support, system integration, testing or commissioning.
• Proven ability to conduct field inspections, evaluate installation quality and produce clear technical documentation.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills across civil, electrical, communications, software and traffic engineering disciplines.

Required skills

• CCTV, vehicle detection, radar, video analytics, DMS, VMS, traveler information systems.
• Fiber‑optic communications, Ethernet/IP, field cabinets, power distribution and grounding.
• ITS communications networks, NTCIP, ONVIF, SNMP, REST/API, DATEX II.
• Central traffic‑management systems, ATMS, iNET, TransSuite, system integration and data exchange.
• Cybersecurity considerations, environmental requirements, testing and commissioning procedures.