Transportation Planner (UAE Nationals Only)

About the role

AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, is hiring a Transportation Planner in the UAE. The role sits within the Planning career area of the Transportation business group and is an on-site position. It covers interpreting transport regulations, reviewing development applications and helping shape community and neighbourhood plans.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and apply government codes, ordinances and regulations, and initiate action to correct deficiencies or violations.
• Assist with updating and maintaining the Comprehensive Plan, transportation plan and land development regulations.
• Act as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials on neighbourhood plans.
• Review development applications such as plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezonings.
• Carry out extensive research in project areas and write and present formal reports, working papers and correspondence.
• Identify community problems and opportunities, develop long-range plans and strategies for economic and community development and efficient land use.
• Evaluate the adequacy of community facilities and recommend priorities, schedules and funding sources for public improvements.

Required profile

• UAE national with a family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in transportation, urban or land use planning.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating development applications, site plans, permits and rezoning requests.
• Ability to engage with government agencies, developers, consultants and community stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of transportation planning principles, land development regulations, zoning requirements and government policies.
• Research, data analysis and strategic recommendation skills.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Project management and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of GIS and transportation modelling tools is advantageous.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.