Principal Traffic Engineer

Middle East - Kuwait

Introduction
Our client is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead and/or assisting in complex transport planning and traffic engineering projects. This includes the development of design solutions, supporting modelling activities and final reporting to obtain authority approvals for single and multi-disciplinary design projects.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of transportation principles
• Develop and apply strategic models to forecast traffic at local or regional level, understanding software’s theories and limitations
• Study and evaluate the impact of different transportation schemes using strategic model
• Consider clients' expectations whilst simultaneously developing solutions that are commensurate of local authority design requirements
• Undertake and lead junction assessments tasks, including development and analysis of local and strategic road mitigation to improve network performance, and identify operational gaps in design
• Develop existing relations and build strong connections with government authorities to facilitate approvals / traffic related NO
• Provide training to the client teams on relevant transport softwares
• Support the successful delivery of projects in a timely and efficient manner

Requirements

• BEng/BSc (Hon) or equivalent discipline with minimum 10 years post graduate relevant experience
• Beneficial: Masters degree in a Transport Planning related subject matter.
• Pragmatic and focused approach to the delivery of all tasks
• Ability to digest, comprehend and deliver on complex projects / proposals
• Strong focus on traffic engineering studies with contribution to milestone delivery reports.
• Solid command of English Language, both written and verbal.
• Solid communications skills for training delivery. Experience is beneficial as role will include provision of client training and report writing.
• Delivery of traffic impact assessments, development of mitigations, consideration of integration requirements considering all travel modes, parking design and report writing.
• Capabilities in strategic modelling (VISUM)
• Undertake and lead junction assessments tasks, including proficiency using junction analysis software such as Synchro / Sidra / HCS.
• Micro-simulation (VISSIM) modelling would be beneficial

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 020 8690 9942 or peter@huphuphup.com
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