Transport Planner

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Job summary

AECOM in Bahrain is seeking a Transport Planner to support traffic studies under the Senior Transport Planner and Team Leader. You will prepare studies, reports, and QA/QC tasks, using traffic models and analysis tools.

Key duties include creating transport notes, site access appraisals, and coordinating with team members to meet regulatory and client requirements. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with parking and traffic modelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering plus a Master’s in Transport Planning or Transportation Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transport planning or similar.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and traffic analysis tools (SYNCHRO, SIDRA, VISUM/VISSIM, HCS).
• Experience with parking management, parking demand/supply and access design.
• Programming knowledge in Python and/or VB/VBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard practices and techniques to specific tasks under supervision.
• Prepare drawings and visual aids; supervise documentation.
• Perform basic survey work and manage traffic surveys.
• Run traffic models and design software; conduct data analysis.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory, client, and local requirements.
• Attend meetings and contribute to design coordination and project delivery.

Skills

Traffic planning

Quantitative analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Masters in Transport Planning or Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SYNCHRO

SIDRA

VISUM

VISSIM

HCS

Python

VB/VBA

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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Summary

The Transport planner will be working under the Senior Transport Planner or the Team Leader of Transport Planning for various Traffic studies project in Bahrain. The Transport Planner will be responsible for preparation of study, preparation of reports, QA/QC etc.

The position of Transport planner involves :

• The ability to prepare Transport Notes, Statements and Reports and Site Access Appraisals.
• An understanding of relevant Bahrain TIA, Parking guidelines and BRDM standard.
• Analysis of traffic survey data
• Carrying out trip generation, parking assessments,
• Using traffic modelling softwares, viz VISSUM/VISSIM and junction nalysis tools like SYNCHRO/SIDRA, etc

Duties & Responsibilities

Using prescribed methods and under direct supervision, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Prepares/ supervises the preparation of drawings and visual aids.
• Performs basic survey work and manage traffic surveys.
• Run Traffic models, calculations and design software.
• Assignments usually include one or more of the following: calculations, preparation of plans and specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in a specific narrow area of assignments.
• Conducts calculation checks.
• Draws engineering conclusions for data analysis within area of technical proficiency.
• Works on small projects or portions of large projects, with work reviewed by senior or appropriately experienced engineer.
• Researches and ensures assignments meet regulatory and industry codes, Local laws and requirements, as well as client requirements.
• Under direction of a professional or suitable experienced engineer, managers small tasks or portions of larger project.
• Attending meeting and taking MoM.
• Design Co-ordination with team members.
• Assist with delivery of program and profit objectives by completing tasks on time and budget.

Professional Development

• Maintain, develop and retain the highest appropriate standard of technical skill.
• Commit to continual professional development by expanding knowledge and skills in integrated transport/land-use planning, travel demand management and modal shift initiatives.

Team Work

• Maintain good communication and co-operate with all project team members.
• Find opportunities to cooperate with members of other groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and Masters in Transport Planning or Transportation Engineering or equivalent will be preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of Transport planning or similar
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Must have worked on traffic analysis tools such as SYNCHRO, SIDRA, VISUM, VISSIM and HCS and should have successfully handled minimum 2 projects of reasonable size using VISSIM tool
• Must have experience in parking management, parking demand and supply, parking design within buildings, traffic circulations, determining the number of accesses/egresses
• Knowledge of Python and/or Visual Basic (VB/VBA) for transport modeling, data analysis, and process automation is preferred.

Person Specification (Personality Attributes)

• Accuracy and good attention to detail.
• Strong acumen in research and development
• High standard of work ethic and ability to use initiative.

Authorised to work in Bahrain and previous registration with CRPEP preferred.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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