Job Description
WSP is seeking a highly skilled Transport Modeler to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high profile modelling & planning projects across the UAE and wider GCC region, contributing to evidence based planning, strategy development, and mobility solutions.
This role is ideal for a professional with hands-on experience using Abu Dhabi ITC's Strategic Transportation Evaluation and Assessment Model (STEAM) and a strong understanding of transport planning and modelling principles within the UAE context. ITC approval as an authorised STEAM Modeler is essential.
Responsibilities
- Update, refine, and manage STEAM model inputs, assumptions, and scenarios for a wide range of transport planning, master planning, and mobility studies.
- Carry out STEAM model runs and scenario testing in accordance with ITC guidelines and official procedures.
- Analyse model outputs to support impact assessments, feasibility studies, policy recommendations, and transport strategies.
- Prepare clear technical reports, modelling summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support senior engineers and project managers in delivering modelling components on time and to high technical standards.
- Contribute to data collection strategies, data processing, QA/QC, and documentation of modelling methodologies and assumptions.
- Liaise effectively with clients, authorities (including ITC), and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Stay updated with modelling best practices, emerging technologies, and UAE transport planning guidelines.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in transport modelling within consultancy or government sectors.
- Mandatory ITC Approval as a STEAM modeler from ITC Abu Dhabi.
- Proven, hands-on experience working with the STEAM model, including established workflows and reporting requirements.
- Understanding of UAE transport standards, transport demand modelling principles, and calibration/validation methodologies.
- Experience with ITC TMP & TIS projects.
- Awareness/working knowledge of Aimsun is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and data processing tools; experience with other modelling software is an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
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