Transport Planner for Large‑Scale Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Transport Planner to support Middle East projects within its Highways team in India. You will lead transport‑related design activities on large‑scale infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineers, urban planners and clients to deliver sustainable mobility solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transport models using PTV VISUM for Middle East projects.
• Perform traffic forecasting and analysis to predict and manage traffic patterns.
• Analyse transport data to inform planning decisions and evaluate project impacts.
• Research transportation challenges, develop plans and policies, and assess proposed infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate transport solutions with land‑use planning.
• Provide technical oversight and review the work of junior team members.

Required profile

• Proven experience with transport modelling and traffic analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, planning and policy teams.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement and quality culture.

Required skills

• PTV VISUM
• Traffic forecasting and analysis methodologies
• Transport modelling tools such as EMME, SATURN, CUBE, AIMSUN, LEGION, Junctions9, SIDRA, Linsig, Synchro

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with an experienced, innovative engineering team.
• Professional growth through exposure to international clients and complex transport challenges.