ITS / Traffic System Engineer

Hays

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP222-237

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is an international advisory and design consultancy with particular specialisation in infrastructure, property and environmental solutions. With an expanding ITS team in Abu Dhabi and UAE in general, they are currently looking for ITS / Traffic System Engineers. This role will involve the design, development, implementation, commissioning, documentation, and project / contract management of ITS and Traffic Management System projects delivered on behalf of government agencies and private developers from conception to completion.
This role reports into the Department Manager / Project Manager.
The main duties of the ITS / Traffic System Engineer will include but not limited to the following:

• Prepare designs of ITS projects to include: conceptual, preliminary, detailed designs, calculations, cost estimates and equipment selection.
• Perform technical reviews of ITS technologies deployed in Traffic Management Centers (TMC) and advice on upgrades and performance improvement measures in terms of achieving better functionality and improving performance levels.
• Conduct site surveys to gather field data.
• Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids
• Prepare procurement specifications for ITS schemes and traffic management systems.
• Manage project issues, budgets, and schedules.
• Review and suggest proposed changes to ITS related engineering drawings, specifications, standards, or policies.
• Coordinate project activities with clients, sub-consultants, sub contractors and other stake holders.
• Provide support to the ITS Function Leader to ensure continuity of service delivery
• Provide on-the-job training to new staff.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Five years or more technical engineering experience in ITS / traffic signals installation projects
• Experience in the design, implementation, operation, management and commissioning of Traffic Control / Management Centers
• Knowledge and detailed understanding of ITS technologies and traffic signal engineering techniques, available facilities and equipment
• Good understanding of electrical safety and health and safety regulations as applied to ITS and traffic signal installations.
• Knowledge and detailed understanding of Variable Message Signs, Real Time Traffic Information Systems, incident detection and management, CCTV implementation schemes
• Familiarity with Siemens ITS and traffic signals product range is an advantage
• Good oral and written communication skills, numerate and computer literate

Benefits include a tax-free salary package and family medical insurance.

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