ITM Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Role Overview

WSP is seeking an ITM Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and specialist oversight for Intelligent Transportation Management Systems (ITMS) and associated smart mobility technologies during the construction and commissioning phases of a major highways project in the Middle East.

Role Purpose

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.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Authority & Oversight

• 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.
• Ensure all systems comply with project specifications, Saudi standards, international best practices, and relevant road authority requirements.

Installation, Integration & Testing

• 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, and Vehicle Detection and Monitoring Systems.
• Lead factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), integrated system testing, commissioning activities, and handover processes.

Risk Management & Technical Guidance

• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide technical guidance to site supervision and construction teams.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and inspectors.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate closely with client representatives, operations teams, utility authorities, contractors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.
• 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.

Strategic Initiatives

• Participate in value engineering initiatives and operational readiness reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience with major highways and expressway projects, smart city or mobility or transportation technology programmes, or projects delivered for authorities such as RCRC, MOT, MOMRAH, Ashghal, RTA, or equivalent transport agencies.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure programmes involving integrated command-and-control systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of ITS Architecture, Traffic Management Centres, ITS Communications Networks, Fiber Optic Systems, Traffic Operations, ITS Integration and Commissioning, and cybersecurity requirements for transport systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Professional registration or chartered status would be advantageous.