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Parsons Corporation Principal Transportation Engineer/Modeler in United Arab Emirates
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?
Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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
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