WSP in the Middle East

About the job

We are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready! Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us. With a strong presence in the UAE, we are committed to creating sustainable and efficient transportation systems that enhance connectivity and improve quality of life. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Engineer with 1-2 years of experience to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in the UAE.As an Engineer specializing in Transport Planning & Mobility, you will play a key role in developing and implementing transportation strategies to address the evolving mobility needs of the whole Middle East region. Working closely with a team of experienced professionals, you will contribute to the planning, analysis, and design of transportation systems, fostering sustainable and innovative solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 1-2 years of experience in transportation planning who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on the future of urban mobility in the Middle East region. Your new role, what’s involved?

• Transport Planning: Assist in conducting research, data collection, and analysis to assess existing transportation systems, travel patterns, and infrastructure performance.
• Mobility Solutions: Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative transportation solutions, including intelligent transportation systems, multimodal integration, and sustainable mobility options.
• Traffic Analysis: Support the team in conducting traffic studies, including traffic impact assessments, capacity analyses, and traffic flow modeling, using industry-standard software.
• Data Management: Collect, organize, and manage transportation-related data, ensuring its accuracy and integrity for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Transport Modeling: Assist in the development and utilization of transport models, simulation tools, and optimization techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and project partners, to gather input and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Report Writing: Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and other project deliverables to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates effectively.
• Project Support: Provide support to senior engineers in various project tasks, such as proposal development, project scheduling, and budget monitoring.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of transportation planning and mobility through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in Transportation Planning or Urban Planning is a plus.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or related fields.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with transportation planning concepts, traffic engineering principles, and relevant software tools (e.g., VISSIM, Synchro, TransCAD, ArcGIS).
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and analyze transportation data to support decision-making processes.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify transportation challenges, propose creative solutions, and evaluate their feasibility and impact.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and project requirements.
• UAE Knowledge: Familiarity with the transportation landscape, policies, and regulations in the UAE is desirable.
• Professional Development: Eagerness to pursue professional certifications, attend training programs, and actively engage in professional organizations related to transportation planning and engineering.
• Emirati national.

What’s in it for you? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. Apply now and be the future of WSP!As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.