Senior Traffic Engineer

CDM Smith; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead traffic engineering and transportation planning activities in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage traffic analyses and optimize traffic operations while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role offers a chance to work on impactful projects in a vibrant city. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the UAE, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in UAE/Gulf region.
• Experience with Integrated Transport Center (ITC) procedures required.
• Proficiency in traffic engineering tools such as Synchro and VISSIM.

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed traffic analyses and preparing transportation studies.
• Developing traffic management plans and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating with government authorities and stakeholders for project deliverables.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Transportation planning

Road safety engineering

Traffic operations

Mobility management strategies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PE, PTOE)

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

Job description

CDM Smith Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Senior Traffic Engineer

CDM Smith Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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CDM Smith is a full-service engineering and construction firm that provides world-class solutions in water, environment, transportation, and energy to clients worldwide. The company is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in meeting tomorrow's changing needs while implementing lasting impacts today. CDM Smith focuses on delivering quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle. Visit their website at cdmsmith.com to learn more about their work.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Traffic Engineer for a full-time, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves leading and supporting a wide range of traffic engineering and transportation planning activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed traffic analyses, preparing and reviewing transportation studies, optimizing traffic operations, and contributing to road safety assessments. Daily tasks will also include the development of traffic management plans, modeling traffic patterns, evaluating infrastructure impacts, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards, particularly those set by the Integrated Transport Center (ITC). The role requires close coordination with government authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure that project deliverables are technically sound, aligned with strategic transportation goals, and completed within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certification is an advantage ( e.g., PE, PTOE, RTA / ITC accreditation) are highly desirable).
• Mandatory experience with the Integrated Transport Center (ITC) in Abu Dhabi, including familiarity with submission procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proven expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning, and traffic impact studies.
• Strong knowledge of road safety engineering, traffic operations, and mobility management strategies.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing traffic studies, microsimulation models, and capacity analyses.
• In-depth understanding of traffic engineering principles, design standards, and best practices, particularly those applicable in the UAE.
• Proficiency in using traffic engineering and analysis tools such as Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, and HCS. Knowledge in VISUM, AIMSUN and STEAM is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Temporary Traffic Diversion Plans (TDPs).
• Collaborating with project teams, urban planners, designers, and public agencies to ensure coordinated and effective transportation solutions.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in the UAE / Gulf region.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering

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