Transport Planner

Jacobs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Transport Planner to develop transport models and evaluate transportation impacts. The ideal candidate has 9-15 years in transport planning, particularly in large-scale infrastructure. Collaboration with engineers and urban planners is key. This position offers a hybrid working model with flexible arrangements to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 9 to 15 years of experience with 6-8 years in transport planning for large-scale infrastructure.
• Chartered/Professional accreditation desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transport models for global projects.
• Evaluate impacts of proposed transportation projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and urban planners for integrated solutions.

Skills

Transport modeling using CUBE

Traffic forecasting and analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Transportation engineering/planning

Tools

CUBE

EMME

SATURN

VISSIM

Job description

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact

Lead Transport Planner

Location: India

Category: Highways / Project Management

Job ID: TBC

Responsibilities

• Proficient in developing and maintaining transport models using CUBE for various global projects.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 6 years working on CUBE projects in one or more portfolios (UK/ME/ANZ/US).
• Skilled in conducting detailed analysis of transport data to inform planning and decision‑making.
• Responsible for conducting research and data analysis to identify transportation challenges and opportunities and developing transportation plans and policies.
• Evaluating the impact of proposed transportation projects. Designing transportation infrastructure, such as roads, railways, and bike lanes.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, urban planners, and policymakers to seamlessly integrate transportation solutions with land use planning, ensuring sustainable development.
• Provide technical oversight by reviewing and checking the work of junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to use either of the transport modelling and analysis tools like EMME/SATURN/VISUM/AIMSUN/LEGION/VISWALK/VISSIM/Junctions9/Sidra/Linsig/Synchro/SIDRA is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in traffic forecasting and analysis, utilizing advanced methodologies to predict and manage traffic patterns effectively.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Here’s What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Transportation engineering/planning or related
• 9 to 15 years of experience of which at least 6-8 years extensive and demonstrated experience in the transport planning sector for large‑scale infrastructure/highway schemes preferably in global delivery models.
• Chartered / Professional accreditation desirable, not mandatory.

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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