Senior Traffic Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to a major infrastructure and stormwater project, where the successful candidate will contribute significantly to urban mobility and development initiatives. The role is part of a global network of over 69,000 employees focused on creating positive community impacts.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and a demonstrated history in traffic engineering, particularly within large-scale infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage with complex projects and collaborate with a diverse group of engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and comprehensive review of traffic impact studies, transport assessments, and traffic management plans.
• Provide essential traffic engineering input to support the design and planning of road networks and stormwater infrastructure.
• Utilize advanced traffic modeling software, including SYNCHRO, VISSIM, and SIDRA, to analyze and optimize traffic flow and intersection performance.
• Foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, and urban planning engineers, to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant local and international traffic engineering standards and guidelines.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contractor submissions, design drawings, and specifications pertaining to traffic and transport elements.
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and site inspections as required.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in traffic engineering, with a significant focus on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Saudi traffic regulations, principles of urban mobility, and traffic safety standards.
• Proficiency in traffic simulation and modeling software such as SYNCHRO, VISSIM, SIDRA, and HCS.
• Previous experience working on stormwater-related infrastructure projects is considered a valuable asset.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Experience working with international engineering consultancies is preferred.
• A valid membership in a recognized engineering council; Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration is preferred.

Required Skills

• Traffic Impact Assessments
• Traffic Modeling
• Traffic Planning
• Traffic Simulation Software (SYNCHRO, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS)
• Road Network Design
• Stormwater Infrastructure
• Traffic Management Plans
• Transport Assessments
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Compliance with Standards
• Contractor Submission Review
• Client Meetings
• Technical Guidance
• Analytical Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Communication Skills

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a major infrastructure and stormwater project, requiring collaboration with diverse engineering teams.