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.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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