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Role Summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Traffic Systems Engineer for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role is integral to a major Airport, Airfield, and Infrastructure Development Project. The successful candidate will support the design review, coordination, integration, testing, and construction supervision of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic control systems, and airport roadway traffic management infrastructure. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate the design of traffic management and ITS systems for airport landside infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local authority requirements, and international standards.
• Review engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and design submissions.
• Support value engineering initiatives and system optimization.
• Review ITS designs, including CCTV, Variable Message Signs (VMS), Automatic Traffic Counters (ATC), traffic signal systems, incident detection, and traffic monitoring systems.
• Coordinate integration with airport operational systems, ensuring communication networks and system interfaces are fully coordinated.
• Coordinate with Civil, Roads, Electrical, ICT, Security, Airfield, Mechanical, and Architectural disciplines.
• Review multidisciplinary interfaces using BIM and digital coordination platforms.
• Resolve design clashes and technical conflicts.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and technical submissions.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs.
• Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with airport authorities, transport agencies, consultants, contractors, and utility providers.
• Support approvals and technical workshops, facilitating resolution of stakeholder comments.
• Witness factory and site acceptance tests, verifying system functionality and operational readiness.
• Support integrated systems testing.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project quality requirements and participate in inspections and audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports, design review comments, progress updates, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with airport HSE requirements, participate in constructability and safety reviews, and promote safe engineering practices.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Candidates must possess 5-10 years of experience as a Traffic Systems Engineer or in a similar capacity. This includes demonstrated experience in the design review, coordination, integration, testing, and supervision of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic control systems. A strong understanding of airport operational requirements and international standards for traffic management infrastructure is essential to ensure project compliance and successful commissioning.

Project Environment and Collaboration

This full-time role in Riyadh involves working within a complex, multidisciplinary project environment. The Traffic Systems Engineer will collaborate extensively with various internal and external stakeholders, including civil, electrical, ICT, security, and architectural disciplines, as well as airport authorities, transport agencies, consultants, contractors, and utility providers. Effective coordination and communication are critical for resolving technical conflicts and ensuring seamless project execution.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation operates with a leadership vision centered on valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth. The company cultivates an innovative culture designed to empower its employees and support their professional development within a collaborative work environment.