Chief Engineer - Traffic Engineering
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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority seeks a Chief Engineer in Traffic Engineering to lead traffic studies, manage developer contributions, and implement AI-driven traffic models.
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Responsibilities
- Review, approve, and benchmark traffic study methodologies against international standards and AI driven best practices
- Authorize and manage developer contribution agreements from EOI to contract award
- Define strategic parameters for intersections, lane configurations, and diversion plans
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and global best practices in safety, accessibility, and sustainability
- Oversee consultant led traffic impact studies, road diversions, and quick win solutions
- Analyze congestion trends, land use impacts, and structural plan effects; prepare technical reports
- Conduct field inspections of project drawings, site diversions, and signal operations
- Manage tender processes, EOI documentation, and cost sharing negotiations
- Lead mobility analytics using emerging datasets and AI driven modeling/simulation platforms
- Develop AI driven traffic models, predictive algorithms, and GIS based tools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (relevant discipline)
- 6 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or infrastructure project management
- Professional certifications preferred: PMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), Certified Transportation Planner (CTP)
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Job Description
- Review, approve, and benchmark traffic study methodologies against international standards and AI driven best practices to support long term network planning
- Authorize and manage developer contribution agreements from EOI to contract award, ensuring financial sustainability of road and transit projects
- Define strategic parameters for intersections, lane configurations, and diversion plans aligned with transport and urban development objectives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and global best practices in safety, accessibility, and sustainability
- Oversee consultant led traffic impact studies, road diversions, and quick win solutions; recommend corrective actions to maintain smooth and safe traffic flow
- Analyze congestion trends, land use impacts, and structural plan effects; prepare technical reports and implement short and long term mitigation measures
- Conduct field inspections of project drawings, site diversions, and signal operations to ensure compliance with approved designs and safety standards
- Manage tender processes, EOI documentation, and cost sharing negotiations in line with Law No. (6) and RTA procurement policies
- Coordinate new road studies and corridor improvement projects with Roads Department and consultants
- Lead mobility analytics using emerging datasets and AI driven modeling/simulation platforms to support demand management and multimodal integration
- Implement scenario planning and sensitivity testing to assess impacts of future technologies, evolving travel demand, and policy interventions
- Develop AI driven traffic models, predictive algorithms, and GIS based tools to forecast demand and optimize signal operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (relevant discipline)
- Professional certifications are preferred, such as: Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Certified Transportation Planner (CTP)
- Experience Required: 6 to 8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or infrastructure project management
Additional Information
- Job Category: Civil Engineering
- Advertiser: Roads and Transport Authority
- Department: Traffic
- Required Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)
- Monthly Salary: Unspecified
- Schedule Time: Full time
- Job Posting: 01/07/2026
- Unposting Date: 01/08/2026
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