Senior/Principal – Transport Modeller

WSP USA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Crowd Transport Modeller in Dubai to lead pedestrian modelling assignments. Candidates should have substantial experience in transport modelling, particularly in the Middle East, and be skilled in crowd modelling tools like Legion and MassMotion. This role involves project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of professional experience in transport modelling.
• Experience at senior/principal level required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of crowd movement models.
• Manage project teams for high-quality outputs.
• Coordinate with planners and stakeholders.

Skills

Crowd modelling tools

GIS for Urban Network Analysis

Multi-modal transport planning

Microsimulation

Demand forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning

Master’s degree

Tools

Legion

Viswalk

MLSAT

MassMotion

Job description

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Senior/Principal – Crowd Transport Modeller to lead and deliver complex pedestrian modelling assignments across the UAE and wider Middle East region. This senior role will support with crowd movement simulations for high-profile clients.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth, leadership capability, and proven experience working within the Middle East transport planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of crowd movement models for major infrastructure and urban development projects.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality outputs, technical excellence, and timely delivery.
• Oversee crowd modelling assignments, including scenario analysis, pedestrian flow assessments, and safety/evacuation modelling for major venues and public spaces.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, and stakeholders to support integrated mobility solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, modelling outputs, and client presentations.
• Engage effectively with government authorities and major clients across the UAE and Middle East.
• Support business development activities including proposal preparation, bid submissions, and client meetings.
• Mentor and develop junior modelling and transport planning staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6-12 years of professional experience in transport modelling, with at least several years at senior/principal level.
• Strong proficiency in crowd modelling tools such Legion, Viswalk, MLSAT, MassMotion and other transport analysis software.
• Experience using GIS to develop Urban Network Analysis at a city scale level to identify pedestrian desire lines.
• Proven experience working on major transport and mobility projects in the UAE or wider Middle East region (preferred but not essential).
• Solid understanding of multi-modal transport planning, microsimulation, junction modelling, and demand forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and present complex modelling outputs clearly.
• Strong project management, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.

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