Senior Traffic Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our team and contribute to the successful execution of a major railway/metro project in the UAE. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient movement of traffic, minimizing disruptions, and integrating rail infrastructure with the existing and future road networks.

The Senior Traffic Engineer will be responsible for traffic impact assessments, road safety audits, signal optimization, intersection design, and transport modeling to enhance multimodal connectivity between the metro system and surrounding urban areas. The successful candidate will collaborate with transport authorities, urban planners, civil engineers, and contractors to develop and implement traffic solutions that align with local regulations, international best practices, and sustainability goals.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct traffic impact studies to assess the effects of railway/metro development on surrounding road networks.

• Analyze traffic flow patterns, capacity constraints, and intersection performance to ensure efficient mobility.

• Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., SIDRA, VISSIM, Synchro, Aimsun) to simulate and optimize traffic conditions.

• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations on traffic mitigation measures, diversions, and road improvements.

• Develop and review traffic signalization plans, road markings, and signage layouts for optimal traffic management.

• Design and implement traffic control plans (TCPs) and temporary traffic management (TTM) schemes to minimize disruptions during metro construction.

• Ensure smooth integration of metro station access points, bus feeder systems, and pedestrian crossings into the urban transport network.

• Work closely with civil and rail engineers to ensure effective multimodal transport planning and intermodal connectivity.

• Conduct road safety audits (RSA) and risk assessments to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety around metro stations and tracks.

• Ensure all traffic solutions comply with UAE transportation regulations, AASHTO, FHWA, RTA, and international best practices.

• Address safety concerns by implementing speed control measures, pedestrian-friendly designs, and smart traffic signal systems.

• Integrate ITS solutions such as adaptive traffic signals, real-time traffic monitoring, and connected vehicle technology to improve traffic efficiency.

• Support the deployment of smart mobility initiatives, including automated traffic enforcement, AI-driven traffic prediction models, and digital twin technologies for transport planning.

• Analyze and recommend the implementation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategies to promote sustainable urban mobility.

• Collaborate with government authorities, transport agencies, and metro project teams to align traffic engineering solutions with project goals.

• Engage with urban planners, civil engineers, and metro operators to ensure seamless integration of road and rail systems.

• Provide expert guidance on traffic-related challenges during the construction and operational phases of the railway project.

• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting traffic engineering insights and recommendations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• A Master’s degree in Transportation Systems, Urban Mobility, or Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is a plus.

• 15+ years of experience in traffic engineering, transport planning, and road network integration for large-scale railway/metro projects.

• Proven expertise in traffic impact studies, multimodal transport planning, and traffic signal optimization.

• Strong experience in road safety audits (RSA), traffic control plan (TCP) design, and temporary traffic management (TTM) for metro construction.

• Proficiency in transport modeling software such as VISSIM, SIDRA, Synchro, Aimsun, Cube, and HCS.

• Knowledge of UAE transportation regulations, AASHTO, RTA guidelines, and global transport standards.

• Experience with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), adaptive traffic signals, and real-time traffic management solutions.

• Familiarity with Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategies, public transport accessibility planning, and first/last-mile solutions

Skills / Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and correspondence.

• Strong understanding of the delivery process and construction management functions for large-scale projects.

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the project team, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents, and responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing complex traffic challenges and developing effective solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of working with government agencies, metro authorities, and consultants.

• Leadership abilities with a track record of managing traffic-related aspects of infrastructure projects.

• Detail-oriented approach, ensuring traffic solutions are optimized for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing collaborative relationships.

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