27-Feb-2025

Transportation Planner 2

India - Bangalore

40956BR

Why CDM Smith

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Description

CDM Smith seeks qualified Transportation Planner/Modeler Grade 2, to join the Traffic and Transportation Planning team in Bangalore, India Global Resource Center (GRC) office. Under light supervision, the candidate prepares basic studies for transportation projects in Middle East and USA. The candidate gathers, compiles and analyzes transportation related data. Performs traffic studies and traffic impact studies utilizing principles of traffic engineering and transportation planning. Develops basic to complex traffic models and simulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Engineer must perform tasks related to transportation planning and engineering which include but not limited to the following:

Data Analysis Operational Analysis
Compile and analyze data demographic, land use, traffic counts, travel speeds as required to reflect existing and future conditions
Conduct capacity analysis for intersections and roadways using widely used software
Write basic scripts in Excel or other programming languages for data analysis
Modeling
Prepare, analyze relevant land use data for modeling work
Conduct demand modeling tasks for traffic impact studies and corridor studies including network update, model assignment runs, model results extraction.
Conduct traffic simulation tasks for basic to complex projects including network building or update, coding model parameters, performing simulation runs, simulation model results extraction.
Transportation Studies
Develop engineering calculations, maps
Identify and evaluate mitigation measures or project alternatives
Prepare technical reports presenting traffic analysis, modeling, and simulation work.
Design Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Highway Design and CAD teams in GRC on designs related traffic issues

Other
Travel to CDM Smith offices in Middle East when required and collaborate with on-site teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Master s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited university.
4+ years related experience in traffic engineering and transportation modeling, with at least 3 international projects involving traffic studies or modeling.
2+ years of experience in use of traffic software PTV VISSIM, SYNCHRO, HCS and SIDRA.
2+ years of experience in use of demand modeling software PTV VISUM and/or TRANSCAD
Proficiency in using MicroStation and Microsoft office software - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Experience in applying HCM procedures in traffic studies

Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge in application of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles and understanding of transportation issues at intersections and roadways
Knowledge of conducting Traffic Impact Studies, Feasibility Studies
Moderate scripting and programming skills in R, Python, Basic or other programming languages.
Effective oral and written communication skills

Amount of Travel Required

0%

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicants criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Business Unit

TSU

Group

GTSG

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular