Principal Traffic Engineer

Meinhardt SUIT; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in urban infrastructure transformation is seeking a Principal Transport Planner. This role requires a knowledgeable individual to manage transport planning projects in the MENA & GCC region. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience, a strong educational background, and the ability to lead and mentor technical teams. You will be responsible for quality management, technical reviews, and developing innovative transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, transport planning, and traffic impact studies.
• Approved Traffic Engineer (Level 3 TIS) by Dubai RTA and Abu Dhabi ITC.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning efforts and oversee project execution.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and manage project resources.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication

Technical Reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Transportation Planning

Chartership from a recognized professional body

Tools

SIDRA

SYNCHRO

HCM

Job description

The role will report to the Mobility and Transportation Lead in Dubai and work closely with the Group Director Smart Cities & Urban Infrastructure Transformation (SUIT) and other Associate Directors.

Manage the role of Principal Transport Planner / Traffic Engineering for projects in the MENA & GCC region, focusing on analyzing and improving transportation systems.

The Principal Transport Planner is a senior technical resource and serves as a technical advisor for the team. Responsibilities include planning work, providing technical reviews and quality management, sharing expertise through internal communication and presentations, and developing high-quality design outputs. The role involves hands-on design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a pivotal figure within the team, acting as a line manager and mentor, fostering growth and development among team members.
• Monitor timekeeping and conduct performance reviews, offering constructive feedback.
• Guide and support less experienced staff, delegate tasks, and ensure project completion to high standards.
• Demonstrate financial management skills by monitoring and tracking budgets for assigned projects, contributing to team success.

Education & Qualifications

• Approved as a Traffic Engineer (Level 3 TIS) by Dubai RTA and Abu Dhabi ITC, with thorough understanding of their procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Urban Planning, or related field (mandatory).
• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning from a recognized university.
• Chartership/certification/license from a recognized professional body (e.g., P.E., P.Eng., C.Eng., CIHT, CILT) is preferred.
• 12-15 years relevant experience in civil engineering, transport planning, infrastructure planning, urban master planning, and traffic impact studies in the GCC region.

Technical Excellence

• Lead and contribute to transportation master planning, Traffic Impact Studies, and Smart, Sustainable, and Future Mobility projects.
• Perform quality control reviews of transport planning and engineering reports, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with technical teams to validate project approaches and review deliverables, providing planning and design inputs.
• Liaise with authorities for permits and approvals, resolving technical conflicts.
• Own transport planning projects, leading analysis, modeling, and strategic planning to ensure timely completion.
• Lead transport planning tasks, with experience using traffic engineering software like SIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM, etc., and understanding transport modeling in GCC.
• Report and present project findings, interpreting solutions and mitigation measures to stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes and methodologies, estimating technical effort.
• Support infrastructure projects related to traffic management, parking, EV charging, micro-mobility, and connected vehicle systems.

Project Management

May act as Project Manager for small to medium discipline-specific projects, with a strong understanding of project delivery and proficiency in Earned Value Management.