Senior Transportation Modeller

Al Turath Engineering Consultant L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Turath Engineering Consultant LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Modeller to join our Transportation Planning team. The successful candidate will undertake and coordinate transport modelling activities for major masterplans, Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), and RTA road infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality technical delivery in accordance with RTA standards and requirements.

Experience with Dubai's procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field.
• RTA-approved Transport Modeller with Dubai experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and coordinate strategic and operational transport modelling for major masterplans, Level 3 TIS, and RTA projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, modelling methodologies, outputs, and presentations per RTA requirements.
• Coordinate with RTA and authorities on submissions, reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate and deliver transport modelling activities with timely, quality outputs.
• Supervise and review junior modellers, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.

Skills

TIS experience

Masterplanning

RTA modelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

PTV Visum

PTV Vissim

SIDRA

Synchro

HCS+

Cube

Python scripting

VBA

VBScript

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Transportation Modeller

Al Turath Engineering Consultant LLC

Dubai Head Office, Dubai, UAE | Full-time | On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE

Al Turath Engineering Consultant LLC (TEC) is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Modeller to join our Transportation Planning team in Dubai. The successful candidate will undertake and coordinate transport modelling activities for major masterplans, Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), and RTA road infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality technical delivery in accordance with RTA standards and requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in transport planning and modelling, preferably within the UAE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake and coordinate strategic and operational transport modelling activities for major masterplans, Level 3 Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), and RTA road infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, modelling methodologies, traffic assessment outputs, and presentations in accordance with RTA requirements.
• Coordinate with RTA and other relevant authorities on technical submissions, modelling reviews, and approvals.
• Coordinate and execute transport modelling activities, ensuring the timely delivery of technically sound and quality-assured outputs.
• Supervise, guide, and review the work of junior transport modellers and engineers, ensuring compliance with established technical standards and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to support the successful delivery of transportation planning and infrastructure projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related discipline.
• RTA-approved Transport Modeller, with proven experience in Dubai's transport modelling procedures, technical requirements, and approval processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience in Level 3 Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), major masterplan studies, and RTA road infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of RTA strategic transport models, including travel demand forecasting, network coding, traffic assignment, scenario assessment, and interpretation of modelling outputs.
• Advanced proficiency in PTV Visum, with practical experience in PTV Vissim, SIDRA, Synchro, and HCS+.
• Sound understanding of transport planning principles, traffic engineering, master planning, and transport impact assessment methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive modelling reports, technical assessments, and presentations.

Advantageous

• Proficiency in GIS applications, particularly QGIS or ArcGIS, for transport network analysis and spatial data management.
• Experience in using CUBE transportation modelling software, particularly for strategic transport modelling applications in Abu Dhabi.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, such as Python, VBA, or VBScript, for transport modelling automation, data processing, and workflow optimisation.
• Experience in developing scripts and automated procedures to improve transport modelling efficiency, data management, and quality control.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong team player with good personal organization
• Commitment to quality outcomes and continual professional development
• Confident communicator, able to present to clients and authorities

WORKING HOURS

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (half day)
• Saturday and Sunday: weekly off