Transportation Planner

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

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Planner in Dubai. This role involves contributing to urban development projects and conducting various transport planning studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with experience in traffic engineering software. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth and development in the field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible work options

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field.
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transport planning deliverables including designs and calculations.
• Build technical expertise using transport planning software.
• Participate in design progress and coordination meetings.

Skills

Transport planning

Team collaboration

Traffic engineering software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

SYNCHRO

SIDRA

HCS

GIS

Job description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative motivated and self-driven Transportation Planner to join our dynamic and highly technical team of planners and engineers in our Dubai UAE office.

Our planning team plays a key role in delivering major urban development and infrastructure projects across the Middle East driving innovation sustainability and smarter mobility solutions.

As a Transportation Planner you will contribute to a wide range of transport planning and engineering studies including Traffic Impact Assessments Multi-Modal Transport Master Planning Traffic Engineering Capacity Assessments and Access/Circulation Studies.

You will develop essential technical business and professional skills through project experience and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing transport planning deliverables including designs calculations sketches and diagrams.
• Build technical expertise using transport planning software such as Synchro SIDRA and GIS. (VISSUM is a plus).
• Contribute to high-quality design outputs by applying both creative and technical knowledge within project timelines.
• Work under supervision to deliver tasks according to agreed budgets and schedules.
• Participate in design progress and coordination meetings collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactively seek information opportunities to learn and ways to add value to projects.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to real-world planning challenges.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Planning or other related quantitative field.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO / SIDRA / HCS)
• Understanding of transport modelling software (STEAM / PTV VISUM / PYV VISSIM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Urban Planning Regional Planning Transportation Planning or a related field.

Competencies

• Positive and proactive attitude focused on enhancing teamwork and fostering cooperation.
• Collaborative team player contributing positively to group objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent listening communication and collaboration abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including confident presentation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to self-review and correct work as needed.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time