Graduate Engineer – Transport Planning & Mobility (Emirati National)

Role Overview

Graduate Engineer – Transport Planning & Mobility (Emirati National) at WSP Middle East. This role supports transportation planning and mobility solutions across infrastructure projects.

Role Purpose

Assist in traffic analysis, transport modelling, and the development of sustainable mobility strategies while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers practical exposure to data collection, technical analysis, and transport planning studies within a professional consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Traffic Analysis & Modelling

• Assist in analysing and evaluating transportation systems, including traffic flow, congestion points, and infrastructure capacity.
• Support the development and optimisation of traffic models to improve network performance.

Sustainable Mobility

• Contribute to sustainable transport initiatives, including public transport, cycling, walking, and shared mobility solutions.

Data Collection & Field Work

• Conduct data collection and field surveys such as traffic counts and travel time studies.

Transport Planning Studies

• Assist in transport planning studies, feasibility assessments, and environmental impact assessments.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation summarising findings and recommendations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mobility strategies into infrastructure projects.
• Support compliance with applicable transportation standards and regulations.

Professional Development

• Stay updated on trends and innovations in transport planning and mobility technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• UAE National with a valid Family Book.
• Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Internships, academic projects, or practical exposure in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or civil engineering are advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of transportation planning principles, traffic flow theory, and mobility strategies.
• Familiarity with transportation planning software (e.g., SYNCHRO, VISSIM, SIDRA, or similar tools) is advantageous but not required.
• Familiarity with fieldwork, data collection, and survey techniques is advantageous.