Transport Modeller

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in microsimulation in Traffic Engineering projects using PTV VISSIM.
• Has carried out Traffic Impact Assessments, Scheme Evaluations using microsimulation models.
• Has got experience in Junction Modelling projects using SYNCRO.
• Should be well versed in traffic operations using junction modelling software.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic flow theory and route assignments techniques are mandatory.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in transport planning to integrate innovative solutions into projects
• Along with microsimulation and junction modelling software, analysis need to be undertaken using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools like ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS.
• Analyse complex data sets to identify patterns and trends using Power BI, Python, VB.
• Developing innovative solutions to transportation challenges and continuously improving processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, urban planners, and policymakers to integrate transportation solutions with land use planning and urban development.
• Provide technical oversight, reviewing and checking the work of junior team members to ensure accuracy and adherence to project standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of common data environments such as ProjectWise, ensuring efficient data management and project collaboration.
• Analyse technical design problems and offer innovative ideas to improve solutions and processes, ensuring projects meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with counterparts in the lead office/Client office, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery

Key Competencies:

• 4+ years of experience in strategic transport modelling projects using PTV VISSIM.
• Relevant experience on projects from Australia and New Zealand is preferred.
• Working knowledge of guidelines such as TRM and Austroads Guides are desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic modelling and junction modelling concepts along with statistical and mathematical proficiency mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Liaison with clients, authorities, stakeholders for approval of submissions.
• Knowledge in other transport modelling application (e.g. LinSig, SIDRA, AIMSUN, VISUM) would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communicational skills and analytical proficiency is mandatory.
• Ability to produce high quality Technical Reports, Technical Notes and Methodology Notes.
• Proficient in presenting transport modelling analysis and results to clients and lead offices.
• Should be proactive and possess ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree holder in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Member of recognised institution and working towards chartership.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.