Senior Transport and Mobility Engineer - Urban Traffic Operations - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Senior-level career advancement

Exposure to large-scale urban transportation initiatives

Innovation-driven environment

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Transport and Mobility Engineer located in Dubai to lead advanced road network performance initiatives focused on mobility strategies. This role will involve in-depth operational analysis and the development of innovative traffic management solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and over 10 years of experience in traffic operations, focusing on enhancing urban mobility and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in traffic operations and mobility strategy development.
• Strong expertise in arterial and expressway operations, congestion management, and ITS applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading corridor and network performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive mobility assessments across corridors, intersections, and expressway segments.
• Conduct advanced traffic operational analyses using data analytics, simulation models, and performance diagnostics.
• Develop integrated improvement programs including adaptive signal control and coordinated timing.

Skills

Traffic operations and congestion management

Adaptive signal control systems

Active traffic management strategies

Ramp metering and ITS integration

Mobility strategy planning

Traffic simulation and modeling

Road safety enhancement

Agency standards and operational documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Synchro

SIDRA

VISSIM

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Transport and Mobility Engineer - Urban Traffic Operations leads advanced road network performance and mobility strategy initiatives managed from Dubai, UAE. This role focuses on corridor and network‑level operational analysis, intelligent transportation systems integration, congestion mitigation, and implementation of innovative traffic management strategies to enhance urban mobility and road safety.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Transportation
Salary: 30,000-42,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive mobility assessments across corridors, intersections, and expressway segments
• Conduct advanced traffic operational analyses using data analytics, simulation models, and performance diagnostics
• Develop integrated improvement programs including adaptive signal control, coordinated timing, ramp metering, and active traffic management
• Design ITS‑driven solutions to optimize network performance and traveler information systems
• Formulate strategies to improve driver behavior, enforcement effectiveness, and pedestrian protection
• Translate technical findings into prioritized short‑term and long‑term improvement roadmaps
• Collaborate with signal, ITS, safety, and enforcement specialists to ensure buildable and compliant solutions
• Support preparation of concept designs and functional requirements aligned with agency standards
• Contribute to development of traffic management guidelines, procedures, and operational frameworks
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and government agencies to integrate mobility strategies into work programs
• Prepare executive‑level reports, presentations, and stakeholder briefing materials
• Monitor performance outcomes of implemented strategies and recommend refinements

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in traffic operations and mobility strategy development
• Strong expertise in arterial and expressway operations, congestion management, and ITS applications
• Demonstrated experience leading corridor and network performance assessments
• Proficiency in traffic modeling and simulation tools such as Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, or equivalent
• Experience working with metropolitan or national transportation agencies
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Skills Set

• Traffic operations and congestion management
• Adaptive signal control systems
• Active traffic management strategies
• Ramp metering and ITS integration
• Mobility strategy planning
• Traffic simulation and modeling
• Road safety enhancement
• Agency standards and operational documentation

Why Join Us

• Shape metropolitan mobility strategies and traffic operations programs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and technology experts
• Competitive compensation and senior‑level career advancement
• Exposure to large-scale urban transportation initiatives
• Innovation‑driven environment focused on sustainable mobility solutions

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management consultancy delivering advanced transportation, infrastructure, and mobility solutions. With a strong presence in Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons partners with public and private sector clients to implement innovative traffic management systems, improve network performance, and create safer, more efficient urban transportation environments.