Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead ITS Specialist (Strategic Planning) to join their team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible to lead a team of ITS Engineers and actively contribute to a major ITS project dedicated to advancing Intelligent Transportation Systems in Dubai. In this influential role within the Dubai Intelligent Transportation and Smart Mobility team, the selected candidate will assume a leading position, overseeing comprehensive ITS studies, crafting technical design documents, developing ITS Concepts of Operation, and shaping strategic implementation plans for ITS projects. Requisition ID for this vacancy is R151404. 

Responsibilities of A Lead ITS Specialist

• Serve as a key liaison with clients, understanding their requirements and ensuring the seamless integration of ITS solutions and design delivery.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the ITS Expansion roadmap in Dubai. Ensuring alignment with current and forecasted traffic conditions and road development projects.
• Review contract specifications, implementation methodology, and standards, identifying gaps and making recommendations for improvements.
• Lead the design of ITS equipment and communications infrastructure including fiber optic and wireless technologies, CCTV, Dynamic Message Signs, and sensor technologies.
• Participate effectively in the development of city-wide ITS architecture, systems engineering analysis, and plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) development for ITS and smart mobility systems.
• Develop a comprehensive project plans / shop drawings for the construction of ITS infrastructure, communications backbone, pilot areas, ITS device locations, construction schedules, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Parsons ITS team and subject matter experts from other projects, fostering cooperation and sharing knowledge and experience.
• Responsible for direct coordination and follow up with the clients and stakeholders to identify requirements and finalize project scope. Make necessary presentations, reports to present progress and milestones.
• Report to the Technical Director of ITS/Mobility Solutions on progress, achievements, and challenges.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for the role of a Lead ITS Specialist are as under:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems, with a focus on ITS design planning, implementation, and Smart Mobility.
• Experience with leading the development of complete ITS Plans, Specs and Estimate packages.
• Solid Experience developing ITS technologies and ITS Concept of Operations Reports. Extensive experience in developing ITS Strategic plans and implementation roadmaps.
• In-depth knowledge of traffic management technologies, Co-operative-ITS, ITS standards, and future mobility trends.

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