Summary
WSP is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Management Subject Matter Expert for a major highways project in Riyadh. The role provides technical leadership and specialist oversight of ITS and smart mobility systems during construction and commissioning, including design reviews, installation supervision, testing, integration, and handover. The expert will coordinate with clients, contractors, authorities, and engineering teams, and support technical reporting, risk mitigation, and operational readiness. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of ITS or traffic management experience, including work on major road projects.
The posting
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WSP is seeking a highly experienced ITM Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and specialist oversight for all Intelligent Transportation Management Systems (ITMS) and associated smart mobility technologies during the construction and commissioning phases of a major highways project.
The successful candidate will act as the primary technical authority for traffic management systems, ensuring that all ITS and traffic operations solutions are delivered in accordance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and operational objectives.
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead technical authority for all Intelligent Transportation Management and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) components.
Review and approve contractor submissions, including designs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, testing procedures, and commissioning plans.
Supervise the installation, integration, and testing of ITS and traffic management systems, including:
Traffic Management Centres (TMC)
CCTV Surveillance Systems
Variable Message Signs (VMS)
Automatic Traffic Counters (ATC)
Traffic Signal Systems
Incident Detection Systems
Fiber Optic Communication Networks
SCADA and Control Systems
Road Weather Information Systems
Vehicle Detection and Monitoring Systems
Ensure all systems comply with project specifications, Saudi standards, international best practices, and relevant road authority requirements.
Monitor contractor performance and provide technical guidance to site supervision and construction teams.
Coordinate closely with client representatives, operations teams, utility authorities, contractors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.
Lead factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), integrated system testing, commissioning activities, and handover processes.
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure successful project delivery.
Prepare technical reports, inspection records, progress updates, and compliance assessments.
Support the Resident Engineer and Project Director on all matters relating to intelligent transport systems and traffic operations.
Participate in value engineering initiatives and operational readiness reviews.
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and inspectors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic management systems, or smart mobility infrastructure.
Proven experience on major roads, highways, expressways, or urban mobility projects.
Previous involvement in construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of ITS systems.
Strong understanding of:
ITS Architecture
Traffic Management Centres
ITS Communications Networks
Fiber Optic Systems
Traffic Operations
ITS Integration and Commissioning
Cybersecurity requirements for transport systems
Experience working with international standards and guidelines such as AASHTO, NTCIP, IEC, ISO, and relevant Saudi regulations.
Prior experience within Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East is strongly preferred.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical reporting skills.
Professional registration or chartered status would be advantageous.
Major highways and expressway projects.
Smart city, mobility, or transportation technology programmes.
Projects delivered for authorities such as RCRC, MOT, MOMRAH, Ashghal, RTA, or equivalent transport agencies.
Large-scale infrastructure programmes involving integrated command-and-control systems.
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