Senior Traffic Safety Engineer

About Seder Group

Seder Group is a prominent Saudi organization that delivers integrated services across various sectors throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The group is dedicated to providing excellence, innovation, and sustainable solutions that support the Kingdom's ongoing growth and development.

The Role of Senior Traffic Safety Engineer

Seder Group is seeking a Senior Traffic Safety Engineer to join its team in Al Jubail, Eastern Province. This full-time role involves leading traffic safety initiatives, conducting comprehensive safety analyses, and managing the electrical design for various traffic infrastructure projects. The position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in traffic safety, signals, and lighting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the roadway safety program, including crash data analysis, network screening, hot-spot identification, and countermeasure selection.
• Conduct and lead road safety audits and safety studies, preparing recommendations backed by crash modification factors and benefit-cost analysis.
• Prepare and manage applications for safety funding (*, HSIP) and support Vision Zero or Safe System initiatives.
• Lead electrical design for traffic signals, roadway and intersection lighting, flashing beacons, pedestrian hybrid beacons, and ITS infrastructure, including load calculations, grounding, surge protection, and backup power.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and approve electrical details for safety improvement projects.
• Specify controller cabinets, detection, communications, and power equipment, and set standard details for the agency.
• Review signal, lighting, and safety plans from consultants, developers, and contractors, providing technical sign-off.
• Oversee construction support, field inspection, testing, and commissioning to confirm installations meet design intent and electrical code.
• Investigate high-crash locations, signal outages, and electrical failures, directing corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with the MUTCD, NEC, NEMA TS 2, AASHTO Highway Safety Manual, ADA/PROWAG, and local or state standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and consultant contracts, and coordinate with utilities and other agencies.
• Present findings to leadership, elected officials, and the public, and respond to citizen safety concerns.
• Mentor and review the work of engineers and technicians, and help develop design guidelines and training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in traffic safety, signal, and lighting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in the field under varying weather conditions and near live traffic.
• Proven experience in analyzing crash data and applying effective safety countermeasures.

Work Environment

This role is based in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, and involves full-time work. The position may require field work, including exposure to varying weather conditions and proximity to live traffic.