Transport Planner

About the Role

At Jacobs, we are committed to shaping the future by tackling some of the world's most significant challenges in urban development, resilient environments, and scientific advancement. Our work enhances the livability and connectivity of communities with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Join our Highways team in India as a Transport Planner focusing on Middle East projects. This role gives you a chance to engage in large-scale multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, applying your highway design and transport planning expertise as a design lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transport models using PTV VISUM, especially for Middle East projects.
• Perform advanced traffic forecasting and analysis using modern methods to effectively manage traffic flows.
• Analyze transport data thoroughly to support planning decisions.
• Conduct research to detect transportation issues and opportunities, and formulate transport plans and policies accordingly.
• Assess impacts of proposed transport projects and design transportation infrastructure including roads, railways, and bicycle lanes.
• Collaborate with engineers, urban planners, and policymakers to integrate transportation solutions within land-use planning for sustainable development.
• Provide technical oversight by reviewing and guiding junior team members' work, ensuring quality standards.
• Use transport modelling and analysis tools such as EMME, SATURN, CUBE, AIMSUN, LEGION, Junctions9, Sidra, Linsig, Synchro, and SIDRA.
• Interpret complex datasets to identify patterns, develop creative solutions, and improve transportation processes and outcomes.
• Contribute to drafting reports and delivering presentations that convey findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication with project leads and client representatives.
• Mentor and support team members to encourage professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Transportation Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field.
• Between 4 to 6 years of experience in the Middle East sector managing large-scale infrastructure or highway projects, preferably with exposure to global delivery models.
• Professional accreditation such as Chartered status is desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Jacobs fosters a culture where people thrive by balancing career and personal life. Working with industry leaders provides career development opportunities in an innovative and collaborative environment. Our flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and wellness initiatives support your overall wellbeing. The hybrid working policy lets you split your time between Jacobs offices or project sites and remote work, promoting a balanced and effective work life.

We value inclusion and aim to make the recruitment process accessible to all. If you require accommodations or alternative application formats, please contact our Careers Support team.