Transport Planner

Job Description:
Principal Objective: A brief summary of the responsibilities of the
position
Independently develops plans to meet the transport needs and requirements of
the City through managing and maintaining a proficient transport plan based on
the vision of the Citywide Master Plan. The position requires the provision of
expert transport planning solutions, and a thorough knowledge of transport-
related policy, regulation standards, and best practice.
Skills/Competencies:
* Ready to put your transport planning expertise to work on marquee urban planning projects that will change the fabric of our Industrial City? Would you enjoy being involved in a wide variety of analytical tasks on complex projects? Parsons is now hiring a Senior Transport Planner for our rapidly expanding portfolio of urban planning and master planning projects.
* Parsons's extensive experience in this field combined with your transport planning knowledge will propel your career forward. We need our Senior Transport Planners at this level to apply diverse and intensive proficiency in the use of technical theories, practices, and company policies.
* Thorough knowledge of transport planning practices and procedures. Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/transport planning assignments is required. Also requires excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough understanding of Saudi Transport standards and regulations.
Major Activities Performed: List the major job function(s) of the
position.
* It is expected that you will have experience in the preparation of transport plans, Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA's), feasibility studies, transport scheme reports, and transport/traffic appraisals with knowledge of relevant transport/traffic policy and standards.
* You should be able to organize and manage the collection of raw transport and traffic data. Analyze and interpret data findings to provide appropriate transport and traffic solutions.
* You will be required to have a strong knowledge of the principles of strategic transport modeling and prior experience of using a range of transport-specific and associated software including Synchro and Visum.
* You will support a team of consultants working on a variety of urban planning and industrial planning tasks.
* Liaise with the Ministry of Transport and other government agencies as required.
* Ability to represent the department in executive management, departmental and external consultant meetings as necessary.
* Coordinate with other Departments and Divisions in the implementation of the current and future Master Plan deliverables and initiatives related to Transport (all modes).
* Formulate detailed transport planning policy updates and other amendments as part of the required amendments to existing and planned Master Plans.
* Provide expert transport/traffic advice on development assessment and private sector investment proposals.
* Assist in establishing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
* Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings and provide direction in daily operations to all section and department staff to manage output and products in accordance with the department objectives.
* You must have a good all-around knowledge of transport planning in the Middle East, preferable the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Experience and Qualifications: List the background experience required for
the position, number of years ' experience, in what fields. Describe the
desirable academic background.
* A Bachelor's Degree in Transportation or related discipline from a Western-recognized university with a minimum of ‎8 years of experience. Transport Planning experience in the Middle East, preferably in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
* Post Graduate Diploma or Master's Degree in Transport Planning is required.
* Certified Transport Planner and/or member of recognized transport planning institute is preferred.
* Thorough knowledge of transport planning practices, procedures, and compliance regulations. Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/transport planning assignments is required. Synchro, Sidra, and PTV Visum & Vissim software experience is essential
* Professional experience with the Private Sector and in working with local and national government authorities and Public Sector clients.
* Well-rounded experience in transport/traffic issues associated with community and industrial and city planning.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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.