Principal Transport Planner / Modeler - Military Veterans

Req #: R156610

Location(s):

• QA - Doha

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Transport Planner / Modeler to join our team! In this role you will get to lead transformative transport planning and modeling projects, delivering innovative solutions and enhancing transportation systems.

What You'll be Doing:

• Preparation of traffic study reports and impact analysis reports for various road and development projects.


• Conducting Traffic Studies for major roads infrastructure projects involving transportation demand modeling, traffic operations analysis, and public transit planning based on MOTC-LTPD guidelines and procedures for transport studies


• Update Transport Models and development of conceptual road designs, performs conventional and complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. 


• Carrying out demand forecasting and transport model analysis required to assist with the traffic impact studies.


• Work closely with related teams and develop traffic congestion management plans by providing data and technical support as needed


• Performing microsimulation modelling analysis for road intersections corridors, bus facilities and development sites.


• Preparation and coordination for data collection tasks required for traffic studies including traffic counts surveys.


• Provides input and technical guidance to traffic engineers and CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers working on the same project.


• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree in Civil / Transportation engineering from a recognized institution


• Minimum 17 years’ experience in traffic operations and analysis of various traffic transportation projects preferably in Gulf region.


• A strong understanding of transport modelling, demand forecast and multi-modal methodologies.


• Must have in-depth experience with Traffic Impact Studies, Traffic Operational Analysis.


• Must have thorough working knowledge with traffic analysis tools such as SYNCHRO, VISUM, VISSIM, HCS and other traffic engineering – modeling software.


• Must have experience in parking management, parking demand and supply, parking design within buildings, traffic circulations, determining the number of accesses/egresses.


• Familiar with Qatar local standards such as QHDM and QTCM, and MOT-LTPD guidelines and procedures for transport studies.


• This position requires a self-motivated individual who possesses the ability to successfully complete transport planning and traffic engineering assignments and solve complex traffic operational issues.


• The Transport Planner at this level is proficient in the utilization of standard engineering theories and practices, and Company procedures.


• Excellent report writing skills, preparation of presentations. Must have excellent written and oral communications skills in English.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in working with local standards and guidelines specific to Qatar.


• Ability to develop innovative solutions for traffic and transport planning challenges.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.