Senior Chief Engineer - Traffic Engineering

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transportation agency in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional in transportation planning. The role involves managing traffic impact studies, liaising with stakeholders, and using advanced traffic modeling tools. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and significant experience in transportation projects. This position offers an impactful role within the community and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning methodologies.
• Ability to prepare and analyze environmental impact reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in finalizing transportation studies.
• Liaise with developers to address modeling needs.
• Conduct traffic impact studies and prepare reports.

Skills

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Project management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Urban Planning

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Visum traffic model

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Participating in finalizing the R1000 study and 2020 Right of Way plans.
• Preparing and reviewing Cost sharing analyses for the projects.
• Responsible for liaising with developers and consultants regarding the RTA modelling needs and issues.
• Maintain and use a transportation computer traffic model (Visum).
• Perform and oversee regional transportation projects and programs.
• Preparing terms of reference for various newly initiated projects and studies.
• Accurately interpret and analyze environmental impact reports relating to transportation projects.
• Review and approve methodologies adopted to carry out the traffic impact studies.
• Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
• Updating and maintaining the RTA visum model while working closely with the developers of the model and area consultants.
• Review and comment various Traffic Impact Studies and Transportation Master Plans with respect to all of their modelling needs and issues.
• Responsible in R1000 study, Public Water Transport System (PWTS), LRT Ridership study, Dubai land Master Plan, Jabel Ali Airport City Master Plan and many others.
• Performs site visits for better understanding and facilitating the projects.
• Conduct various ongoing traffic impact studies, transportation master plans and projects.
• Identify, promote, implement new services, & improve existing services to internal & external customers.
• Perform difficult and complex assignments in transportation planning studies and projects.
• Conduct sub-area analyses of the developments.
• Maintaining and supervising the modelling and traffic impact studies reviewing fee collection system for the RTA
• Assemble and interpret traffic count and modelling data that apply to the completion of transportation planning programs.
• Supervise and assist in the compilation of economic, social, engineering and related data used in the analysis of transportation planning studies and projects.
• Analyse complex data and prepare concise, clear and effective reports

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Transportation or Urban Planning, Civil, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or related field from a recognized University with Minimum 11 years of experience OR Master’s degree in Transportation or Urban Planning, Civil, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or related field from a recognized University with minimum 9 years of experience