Senior Transport Technology Engineer - Military veterans preferred

United Arab Emirates - Dubai, Dubai

Job Summary

The duties of the Senior ITS Engineer broadly into two categories. These are delivering ITS projects and supporting business development.

Key duties are as follows.

ITS Project Delivery

• Effectively contribute to transport planning and traffic technology project tasks for various transport studies

• Takes the lead where required, or support the Transport lead on relevant projects and/or main project tasks

• Be responsible for the delivery or be a strong member in the team for delivery of relevant project reports

• Be aware of and adhere to relevant legislation, codes of practice and departmental policies when planning and directing the delivery of transport planning related projects in the region

• Continuously improve technical and industry knowledge by participating in forums and other industry related programs

• Research, analyse and report on a range of transport related projects

• Act as Project Manager, as necessary

• Develop detailed methodologies together with technical leader

• Produce guides, case studies and deliver presentations

• Undertake data recording and analysis tasks

• Manage and/ or contribute to the preparation of client reports, bringing together the contributions from other specialist areas of the business

• Review internal processes for effectiveness and efficiency and suggest possible areas for improvement where necessary

• Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities as set out in the Health and Safety Management System.

• Support team manager in mentoring junior staff

• Other duties as required

Support Business Development

• Support practice leader in ensuring key strategic relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders are effectively developed, managed and maintained

• Provide significant inputs to the preparation of technical and financial bids for major projects in the region and across other business lines

• Manage and produce technical and financial bids for medium to small size projects in the region and across other business lines

• Ensure delivery is in line with the Business Line’s corporate objectives, on time and within the agreed budget

• Effectively represent AECOM to relevant government departments, external agencies and other bodies appropriate to the post

• Support practice leader in developing and implementing initiatives to enhance AECOM’s Transportation Planning services offering, product, and supporting infrastructure (e.g. software, traffic analysis tools, capability statement, etc.)

• Maintain appropriate liaison with the business community, stakeholder and advisory groups

• Identify and recommend talent within the transport planning field, and work with the practice leader and Director of SP&A to recruit other transport planners/engineers into the SP&A team to enhance local capabilities and grow the business in accordance with workload

• Support practice leader in identifying opportunities and prospects

• Liaise with other AECOM geographies to maximize the AECOM offering

• Provide technical supervision and fulfil line management duty to junior staff

Minimum Requirements

• Manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews.

• Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexations, site plans and plats.

• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic issues.

• Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use and transportation projects.

• Develops plans, studies and analyses on regional basis.

• Works in regional program areas relating to natural/water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management, and others.

• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.

• Conducts meetings and presents reports and other findings to staff with advisory boards and elected officials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Planning

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Arab Emirates

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 254473BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.