Principal Transportation Engineer/Modeler

Job Description :

Job Description:

Principal Transportation Engineer/Modeler

Dubai, UAE

Ready to lead a team that tackles infrastructure challenges Want to take your Engineering expertise to the next level to work on tough projects that will make a huge impact on the community

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparation of traffic study reports and impact analysis reports for various road and development projects.

• Conducting Traffic Studies for major roads infrastructure projects involving transportation demand modeling, traffic operations analysis, and public transit planning based on MOTC-LTPD guidelines and procedures for transport studies

• Update Transport Models and development of conceptual road designs, performs conventional and complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline.

• Carrying out demand forecasting and transport model analysis required to assist with the traffic impact studies.

• Work closely with related teams and develop traffic congestion management plans by providing data and technical support as needed

• Performing microsimulation modelling analysis for road intersections corridors, bus facilities and development sites.

• Preparation and coordination for data collection tasks required for traffic studies including traffic counts surveys.

• Provides input and technical guidance to traffic engineers and CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers working on the same project.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree in civil/transportation engineering from a recognized institution

• Minimum 15 years' experience in traffic operations and analysis of various traffic projects preferably in Gulf region.

• Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project

• A strong understanding of transport modelling, demand forecast and multi-modal methodologies

• Must have in-depth experience with Traffic Impact Studies, Traffic Operational Analysis

• Must have thorough working knowledge with traffic analysis tools such as SYNCHRO, VISUM, VISSIM, HCS and other traffic engineering - modeling software

• Must have experience in parking management, parking demand and supply, parking design within buildings, traffic circulations, determining the number of accesses/egresses

• Familiar with UAE and local standards such as Roads & Transport Authority of Dubai guidelines and procedures for transport studies

• Excellent report writing skills, preparation of presentations. Must have excellent written and oral communications skills in English

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.