Senior Transport Planner – Mumbai

SYSTRA; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for Mumbai to lead transport modelling, data analysis and reporting across METRO/rail projects. You will develop and calibrate models, mentor junior colleagues, and work with GIS tools on complex urban transport data.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency with CUBE/VISSUM/VISUM, Python or R, and strong communication skills to prepare technical reports and presentations for clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transport Planning/Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in transport planning/ modelling.
• Experience with transport modelling software (CUBE/VISUM/VISSIM) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Development and calibration/validation of transport models.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations for clients.
• Data analysis using spreadsheets and databases to support modelling.
• Using Python, R, VBA, or similar to aid data processing.
• Work with GIS and mapping tools to interpret quantitative transport models.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Transport modelling

Data analysis

Python

GIS

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Transport Planning/Engineering

Tools

CUBE

VISUM

VISSIM

Job description

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India's valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

We are seeking applications for the position of Senior Transport Planner for Mumbai.

Missions/Main Duties

• Development and calibration/validation of transport models
• Preparing technical reports
• Experience in Transport Modelling Software (e.g. CUBE, VISUM, VISSIM)
• Data analysis (including spreadsheets and databases) and problem-solving
• Experienced in using Python, R, Visual Basic for Applications, or similar, to aid analysis and processing of data
• Knowledgeable user of data analytics and mapping tools (GIS) and ability to interpret quantitative transport models
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in helping mentor more junior colleagues.

Profile/Skills

• Master's degree level qualification or above in relevant subject (e.g., Transport Planning/Engineering)
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure.It’s not a job - it's a career!

Workplace Type

On-site