Principal Transport Planner

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Principal Transport Planner, competent in microscopic / mesoscopic transport modelling and junction modelling packages. He / she will be responsible for quality project delivery. Good understanding of transport planning GDC business area and should be a team player as well as task manager. Exhibits clear progression towards a technical career path. Ensure clean delivery with close coordination with lead office project manager, delivery team and project reviewer.

KEY COMPETENCY – Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge and experience in using standard microscopic / mesoscopic transport modelling packages and recognized transport appraisal techniques
• Advanced knowledge in VISSIM, demonstrable experience in Linsig / SIDRA software, ability to produce clear, precise and coherent traffic analysis, and reports
• Experience with Aimsun, EMME, MapInfo, Cube is preferred
• Experience working as a functional team / group lead is desired
• Relevant transport modelling experience in other regions (APAC / UK / USA / ME).
• Ability to work both as part of a sophisticated multi-disciplinary team as well as possessing the ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Capable of working under challenging workload subject to short notice.
• Clear communication

KEY COMPETENCY –

Software Skills - VISUM - Linsig / SIDRA - AIMSUN (desirable) - EMME (desirable) - Cube (Desirable) - MapInfo (desirable)

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications

Experience

Proven experience of working on UK / ME / ANZ projects)

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients' expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

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Skills Required

vissim, Cube, Mapinfo, linsig