WSP
Website:
wsp.com
Job details:
An experienced Transport Planner is required to join our established Highways & Drainage team which serves the Middle East team. The ME transport team offers clients a wide range of multi-disciplinary services including Transport Planning /Modelling of local junctions and signalized networks (VISSIM, Paramics, TRANSYT, LINSIG, JUNCTIONS 8) and regional / strategic transport systems (VISUM, SATURN). The wider team also undertakes development planning work involving site appraisals, transport assessments, master planning, public transport studies and public consultation.
Job Responsibilities:
- You will have knowledge of preliminary highway design, junction design and analysis, traffic software including ( TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TRANSYT and micro-simulation (VISSIM, Paramics) as well a good understanding of fundamental modelling techniques, traffic management techniques
- You will also be able to be a proficient user of AutoCAD for the production of preliminary junction design drawings and for the production of figures to be included in reports and planning applications. Having a working knowledge of Auto Track would also be an advantage.
- We are looking for someone who is able to develop as the team grows with the opportunity that WSP can offer being significant.
- Training of Junction staff on microsimulation modelling using VISSIM; raining of Junction staff on junction modelling using Junctions 9 and/ or LinSigs;
- Quality checks of data and model outputs;
- Research and review design options for both technical and economic impact;
- Management of and overseeing the on-time completion of tasks assigned to CRC and to WSP s expected standards;
- Take ownership of tasks assigned and search for solutions where required;
- To become the key point of contact with different Middle East offices for Transport Planning tasks;
- Be a core member of WSP s Modelling/ Transport Planning team, with key focus on detail and quality;
- Zeal to grow self and dedication towards working independently/ with minimal guidance where required;
- Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies;
- Clear communication (verbal and written) with colleagues in India and the UK on all matters project related technical communication and day-to-day matters;
- Support in writing segments of LMVRs, Forecasting Reports, and other modelling technical notes;
- Work within project constraints; such as time, budget and resource; and Attend and contribute in team and project meetings;
- Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline.
Qualifications:
- Education - MTech Transportation Engineering
- Understanding of Transport Planning and General principles- good understanding of fundamental modelling techniques, traffic management techniques and Transport
- Report Writing, Coding, Python, PowerBi.
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