Senior ITS ( Intelligent Transportation Specialist ) Engineer

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

We are seeking a Senior ITS (Intelligent Transportation Specialist) Engineer to join our innovative team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge Intelligent Transportation Systems to enhance urban mobility and support smart city initiatives in the region.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of advanced ITS solutions for traffic management and urban mobility
• Lead the design and integration of traffic control systems, including adaptive signal control and connected vehicle technologies
• Conduct traffic analysis and simulations to optimize transportation network performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex ITS projects on time and within budget
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers and team members
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies and technology partners
• Stay current with emerging ITS technologies and industry best practices
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and project documentation
• Ensure compliance with local and international ITS standards and regulations

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in ITS engineering, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
• Advanced knowledge of ITS technologies, traffic signal timing, and coordination systems
• Proficiency in traffic simulation software and data analysis tools
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• In-depth understanding of transportation systems, urban mobility, and smart city initiatives
• Experience in designing and implementing ITS solutions for large-scale transportation projects
• Familiarity with GIS applications in transportation engineering
• Knowledge of local and international ITS standards and regulations
• ITS certifications (e.g., PTOE, IMSA) preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel within the region as required

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.