United Arab Emirates Job Openings
AECOM
Senior Transport Planner
Dubai
CONTRACT
November 4, 2024
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Senior Transport Planner to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable transportation solutions for our rapidly growing region.
Qualifications
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Senior Transport Planner to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable transportation solutions for our rapidly growing region.
- Lead and manage complex transportation planning projects, from conception to implementation
- Develop and apply advanced transport modeling techniques to analyze traffic patterns and predict future transportation needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create comprehensive transportation strategies and master plans
- Conduct thorough impact studies and provide expert recommendations for transportation infrastructure improvements
- Utilize cutting-edge software and tools to simulate and optimize transportation systems
- Mentor and supervise junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development
- Prepare and present detailed technical reports and presentations to stakeholders, including government officials and clients
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in transportation planning
- Ensure compliance with local and international transportation regulations and standards
- Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to address urban mobility challenges
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field (mandatory)
- Master's degree in Transportation Engineering and Planning (highly advantageous)
- 7-12 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering and planning
- Membership in a professional institution such as CIHT, ICE, or TPS
- Eligibility for chartership/certification/license (e.g., P.E., P.Eng., CEng, Chartered Transport Planner) is preferred
- Profound understanding of transport planning and modeling principles
- Expertise in industry-standard software including Cube Voyager, PTV Visum, PTV Vissim, SIDRA, Synchro, and HCS+
- Working knowledge of Abu Dhabi Strategic Transportation Evaluation and Assessment Model (STEAM)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for large dataset manipulation and analysis
- Working knowledge of Auto CAD and GIS packages (e.g., Arc GIS)
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
- Strong project management abilities, including experience in leading small to medium-scale projects
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor junior team members
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to travel locally within the UAE and regionally to neighboring countries
- Familiarity with local transportation regulations and standards in the UAE
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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