Transport Planner

Jacobs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to lead and support ME infrastructure projects. You will develop transport models, perform traffic forecasting, and provide data-driven recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires 7–12 years in transportation engineering/planning, with 3–5 years in the ME region for large-scale highways. Collaboration with engineers, urban planners, and policymakers is essential, along with mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation engineering or planning.
• 7 to 12 years of experience, with 3–5 years in the ME sector for large infrastructure/highway schemes.
• Chartered or professional accreditation desirable, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transport models using PTV VISUM for ME projects.
• Forecast and analyze traffic using advanced methodologies to predict and manage patterns.
• Analyze transport data to inform planning and decision-making.
• Conduct research and data analysis to identify challenges and develop transportation plans.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed projects and design transportation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers, urban planners and policymakers to integrate transport with land use planning.
• Provide technical oversight by reviewing work of junior team members.
• Use transport modeling tools such as EMME/SATURN/CUBE/AIMSUN/LEGION/SIDRA/Synchro.
• Contribute to reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain clear communication with lead and client offices.

Skills

Transport modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

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

Chartered / Professional accreditation desirable

Tools

PTV VISUM

EMME

SATURN

CUBE

AIMSUN

LEGION

SIDRA

Linsig

Synchro

Junctions9

Job description

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

Job Title for Offer Transport Planner

Responsibilities

• Proficient in developing and maintaining transport models using PTV VISUM for various ME projects preferably
• Demonstrated proficiency in traffic forecasting and analysis, utilizing advanced methodologies to predict and manage traffic patterns effectively
• 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
• Ability to 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/CUBE /AIMSUN/LEGION/Junctions9/Sidra/Linsig/Synchro/SIDRA
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes
• Contribute to reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Maintain clear communication with counterparts in lead and client offices as necessary
• Ability to mentor and guide staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.

Here’s What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Transportation engineering /planning or related
• 7 to 12 years of experience of which at least 3-5 years extensive and demonstrated experience in the ME sector for largescale Infrastructure/Highway schemes and preferably Global delivery models
• Chartered / Professional accreditation desirable, not mandatory.

AtJacobs 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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