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Imagine Next!\nAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.\nJob Description\n In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!\nAt Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented ITS Engineer (AI & NLP) to join our team! In this role you will support the Resident Engineer in all technical, administrative, and operational aspects related to the development, integration, testing, validation, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI, and Decision Support applications within the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The role includes overseeing AI-enabled traffic management functions, predictive analytics, incident detection and classification, traffic forecasting, operator assistance tools, chatbot and virtual assistant capabilities, knowledge management solutions, and AI-driven business intelligence platforms. The position requires reviewing system designs, algorithms, data architectures, training methodologies, model validation processes, cybersecurity requirements, and integration with ATMS and other ITS systems to ensure compliance with project requirements and successful operational deployment.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n Support and supervise ITS design input, specification compliance, installation, testing, and integration across major infrastructure projects, ensuring all works meet contractual and technical requirements. Review and recommend approval of FSDDs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and test plans, while coordinating the installation of ITS devices, fiber networks, power systems, and related civil foundations. Conduct routine site inspections to verify workmanship, safety, and compliance with approved designs. Oversee and witness FAT, SAT, prototype tests, OTDR fiber tests, communication and power tests, and reliability testing, preparing and closing punch lists prior to handover. Maintain accurate documentation of approvals, changes, correspondence, and photographic records, supporting the Resident Engineer with variations, claims, as-built verification, O&M documentation, and final system commissioning.\nSome of the principal responsibilities the AI & NLP Systems Engineer is required to perform are:\nProvide technical supervision of AI, ML, NLP, Large Language Model (LLM), predictive analytics, and decision-support system development and deployment activities.\n\nReview and recommend approval of Functional System Design Documents (FSDD), AI solution architectures, data models, AI governance plans, model development methodologies, and integration designs.\n\nReview and approve AI-related integration and testing plans, including model validation, performance testing, user acceptance testing, reliability testing, explainability assessments, and cybersecurity testing.\n\nEnsure the Contractor's compliance with the Contract Documents, approved AI development methodologies, data governance requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable standards.\n\nReview and approve technical submittals related to AI platforms, NLP engines, knowledge management systems, LLM integrations, data analytics environments, and decision-support applications.\n\nMonitor the development and implementation of AI-enabled traffic management applications, including traffic prediction, incident detection, congestion analytics, operational recommendations, automated reporting, asset analytics, and performance monitoring solutions.\n\nCoordinate integration activities between AI systems, ATMS platforms, traffic databases, field ITS devices, video analytics systems, C-ITS platforms, enterprise systems, and external data sources.\n\nReview data quality, training datasets, model performance metrics, accuracy reports, bias assessments, and model improvement recommendations.\n\nWitness AI model demonstrations, prototype evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, validation exercises, and operational readiness testing.\n\nSupport the Resident Engineer in evaluating Variation Orders, Change Orders, software enhancements, and system modifications related to AI and data analytics functions.\n\nReview issue logs, corrective action reports, model retraining plans, deployment roadmaps, and operational support procedures.\n\nMonitor AI solution deployment, release management, model version control, rollback procedures, and business continuity provisions.\n\nAttend all AI and NLP related meetings and prepare technical comments, recommendations, and meeting records.\n\nReview correspondence and prepare responses for signature.\n\nMaintain status logs for AI development, integration, testing, deployment, and issue resolution activities.\n\nProvide punch lists and final acceptance recommendations for AI-related deliverables.\n\nReview and approve as-built documentation, model documentation, data dictionaries, administrator manuals, operating procedures, training materials, and final handover documentation.\n\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring\n\nMinimum 7 years of experience in software systems, intelligent transportation systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or digital transformation projects.\n\nMinimum 3 years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, NLP, LLM, Advanced Analytics, or Decision Support System implementation projects.\n\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline from an accredited institution.\n\nStrong understanding of:\nArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies\n\nNatural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLM)\n\nPredictive analytics and forecasting systems\n\nIntelligent Decision Support Systems\n\nData science methodologies and model lifecycle management\n\nData architecture, data governance, and data quality management\n\nEnterprise software architecture and system integration\n\nAPI integrations, databases, and cloud-based environments\n\nMLOps, model training, deployment, monitoring, and version control\n\nAI explainability, model validation, and performance measurement\n\nCybersecurity and secure AI implementation practices\n\nTraffic management operations and ITS business processes\n\nExcellent knowledge of AI integration within transportation management, smart city, mobility, or operational technology environments.\n\nStrong understanding of business intelligence platforms, data visualization, dashboard development, and reporting solutions.\n\nExperience with AI-enabled video analytics, traffic prediction, incident detection, knowledge management systems, or transportation analytics is highly desirable.\n\nFamiliarity with cloud, virtualized, and hybrid computing environments.\n\nExperience in supervision of enterprise AI deployment and large-scale software integration projects.\n\nKnowledge of RTA ITS systems, ATMS platforms, and transportation operations is highly desirable.\n\nStrong coordination, stakeholder management, documentation, and technical review capabilities.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nProfessional certifications in AI, Data Science, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, or Systems Engineering are considered an advantage.\n\nArabic language capability is a plus.\n\nParsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.\nWe truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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