Traffic Signal & ITS Field Support Engineer

Job Summary

The Traffic Signal & ITS Field Support Engineer will develop and review procedures and documentation for traffic signal and ITS field equipment installation, maintenance, testing, and operation. The role includes providing technical support and quality oversight for field activities in Riyadh’s traffic management program.

Responsibilities

• Create and update procedures, method statements, maintenance/testing protocols, and SOPs for traffic signal and ITS equipment including controllers, detection systems, CCTV/ELV, communications, and power systems.
• Review installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning work for compliance with standards, designs, RFCs, and as-built documents, identifying any deviations.
• Offer technical guidance to field and maintenance teams to resolve operational and integration issues without direct hands-on work.
• Assess controller configurations, signal timing, detector settings, and support network performance monitoring and operational improvements.
• Analyze monitoring and performance data from central management and dashboard platforms to evaluate field performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking field activities and work orders, ensuring closure of outstanding items and reporting on quality and status.
• Review technical submittals, drawings, test records, and commissioning documentation from contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare procedural documents, technical reviews, progress and quality reports, and contribute to program standards and guidelines development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, Control, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• At least 7 years of experience in ITS, traffic systems, telecommunications, power, or field/maintenance engineering, including involvement in field installation, maintenance, testing, or commissioning.
• Knowledge of traffic signal and ITS field equipment such as controllers, cabinets, detection systems, communications, and CCTV/ELV.
• Ability to develop and review technical procedures, method statements, maintenance/testing protocols, and documentation.
• Experience reviewing field activities and technical submittals for compliance and identifying deviations.
• Familiarity with central management, monitoring, or ATMS/network-management software and dashboards like TransSuite or SolarWinds.
• Understanding of DC/AC power, UPS/battery and solar backup, and grounding/earthing for field installations.
• Capability to coordinate field teams and produce clear procedural, technical, and quality reports.
• Commitment to quality control and HSE/safety compliance in field operations.
• Working proficiency in English; Arabic is advantageous.

Nice to haves

• Experience with traffic signal controllers such as McCain or Peek and vehicle-detection systems like FLIR or Dahua.
• Experience with Riyadh traffic/ITS programs or Traffic Control Center support.
• Experience developing or reviewing maintenance regimes, SOPs, standards, or guidelines for traffic/ITS systems.
• Membership in the Saudi Council of Engineers and a valid Saudi driving license.

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