Principal Transport Engineer

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Transport Engineer to join our Traffic Engineering and Strategic Advisory Business Unit in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will be a degree-qualified professional with 12–15 years of experience in transport planning and traffic engineering within the Middle East, bringing strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Your role

• Lead and deliver transport planning and traffic engineering projects from concept through to execution.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and optimization of traffic systems, including signals, signage, and roadway networks.
• Conduct and review traffic impact studies, simulations, and data analysis to improve system efficiency and safety.
• Develop and implement transport strategies, traffic management plans, and policies aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including urban planners, engineers, contractors, and government authorities.
• Ensure compliance with regional traffic regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables effectively.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Stay updated with advancements in smart mobility solutions, ITS, and sustainable transportation systems.

About you

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning, preferably within the Middle East.
• Proven track record in leading complex and large-scale transportation projects.
• Strong expertise in traffic modeling tools such as Aimsun, VISSIM, Synchro, or similar.
• In-depth understanding of traffic regulations, safety standards, and regional frameworks.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), smart mobility, and sustainable transport initiatives.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Positive attitude with a focus on team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-review and ensure quality work.
• A proactive team player with leadership qualities.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.