Transportation Planner

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, motivated, and self-driven Transportation Planner to join our dynamic and highly technical team of planners and engineers in our Dubai, UAE office.

Our planning team plays a key role in delivering major urban development and infrastructure projects across the Middle East — driving innovation, sustainability, and smarter mobility solutions.

As a Transportation Planner, you will contribute to a wide range of transport planning and engineering studies, including Traffic Impact Assessments, Multi-Modal Transport Master Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capacity Assessments, and Access/Circulation Studies.

You will develop essential technical, business, and professional skills through project experience and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing transport planning deliverables — including designs, calculations, sketches, and diagrams.
• Build technical expertise using transport planning software such as Synchro, SIDRA, and GIS. (VISSUM is a plus).
• Contribute to high-quality design outputs by applying both creative and technical knowledge within project timelines.
• Work under supervision to deliver tasks according to agreed budgets and schedules.
• Participate in design progress and coordination meetings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactively seek information, opportunities to learn, and ways to add value to projects.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to real-world planning challenges.

Qualifications

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, or other related quantitative field.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO / SIDRA / HCS)
• Understanding of transport modelling software (STEAM + / PTV VISUM / PYV VISSIM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field.

Competencies:

• Positive and proactive attitude, focused on enhancing teamwork and fostering cooperation.
• Collaborative team player, contributing positively to group objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent listening, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including confident presentation abilities.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to self-review and correct work as needed.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10139875

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid