Transport Planner

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

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

As a Transport Planner, you will be competent in microscopic/mesoscopic transport modelling and junction modelling packages. You will be responsible for quality project delivery, with a good understanding of the transport planning GDC business area. You should be a team player as well as a task manager, exhibiting clear progression towards a technical career path. Ensure clean delivery with close coordination with the lead office project manager, delivery team, and project reviewer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert within the transport planning
• Interpret internal or external business issues and recommend best practices.
• Solve complex transport problems; take a broad perspective to identify different solutions; guide others in resolving complex issues in specialized areas based on existing solutions and procedures.
• Work independently, with guidance from SME/technical lead in only the most complex situations.
• Lead functional teams or projects.
• Take additional responsibility to support the smooth functioning of the TP business.
• Prepare to be an SME in the future.

Here's what you'll need

• In-depth knowledge and experience in using standard microscopic/mesoscopic transport modelling packages and recognized transport appraisal techniques.
• Advanced knowledge in VISSIM, demonstrable experience in Linsig/SIDRA software, and the ability to produce clear, precise, and coherent traffic analysis and reports.
• Experience working as a functional team/group lead is desired.
• Relevant transport modelling experience in other regions (APAC/UK/USA/ME).
• Ability to work both as part of a sophisticated multi-disciplinary team and independently to solve problems.
• Capable of working under a challenging workload subject to short notice.
• Must be open to training and learning new software applications.
• Clear communication skills.

Software Skills

• VISSIM
• Linsig/SIDRA
• AIMSUN (desirable)
• EMME (desirable)
• Cube (desirable)
• Other PTV software (Visum, Vistro)

Qualifications

• Degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering.

Experience

• 10-14 years of experience within GCC area

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what guides you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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