ITM Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the Role

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. This full-time position in Riyadh involves supporting a major highways project during its construction and commissioning phases. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical authority for traffic management systems, ensuring solutions align with project specifications, international standards, and client operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise the installation, integration, and testing of ITS and traffic management systems, such as 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.
• Ensure all systems comply with project specifications, Saudi standards, international best practices, and relevant road authority requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide technical guidance to site supervision and construction teams.
• Coordinate with client representatives, operations teams, utility authorities, contractors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Lead factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), integrated system testing, commissioning activities, and handover processes.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, progress updates, and compliance assessments.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Project Director on matters related to intelligent transport systems and traffic operations.
• Participate in value engineering initiatives and operational readiness reviews.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and inspectors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 15 years of 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.
• Professional registration or chartered status is advantageous.

Required Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical reporting skills.

Project Experience

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

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh.