- Bachelors Degree in a related field (mandatory).
- Masters Degree in Transportation Engineering and Planning (advantageous).
- Eligibility for chartership/certification/license from a recognized professional body (e.g. P.E., P.Eng., CEng or equivalent) is preferred.
- Good understanding of the underlying principles of transport planning and modelling, sufficient to carry out and support transport modelling, master planning and impact studies.
- Experience of using industry standard software such as Cube Voyager; PTV Visum; PTV Vissim, SIDRA, Synchro.
- Working knowledge and experience of Abu Dhabi Strategic Transportation Evaluation and Assessment Model (STEAM).
- Ability to create, handle and manipulate large data sets with MS Excel.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Very good technical writing skills.
- Competent use of the English language (reading, writing, and spoken) at a professional and technical level.
- Good awareness or understanding of Project Management techniques.
- Good awareness or understanding of project delivery and execution within field of experience particularly regarding the requirements for the technical delivery of services and the Quality assurance/Control process and procedures.
- Experience in using statistical tools and database software packages.
- Working knowledge of GIS packages such as ArcGIS.
- Road safety auditing as an observer or team member.
- Arabic language skills (reading, writing, and spoken).
- This position is oriented predominantly towards technical delivery. The candidate is expected to work closely with his/her line manager, project managers, and other team members in a cooperative and productive manner. As such he/she should demonstrate:
- The ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing), prepare presentations and reports.
- Constructive participation in project teams.
- Commitment to quality outcomes and pride in work.
- Good personal organization.
- Proactiveness and the commitment to continual professional development.
- The candidate should be able to travel locally within the UAE, and regionally to neighbouring countries.
- Experience profile: between 3-5 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning.
Transport Planner - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - AECOM
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