Traffic Safety Engineer – Work Zone Traffic Management

We are seeking a Traffic Safety Engineer to join our team in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining traffic management and safety measures for a major rail project.

The role involves ensuring the safe movement of construction personnel, the public, project vehicles, and road users in and around work zones while maintaining compliance with local regulations, project requirements, international standards, and best safety practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, reviewing, and implementing Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs)
• Reviewing and approving detailed traffic diversion schemes, detour plans, and temporary traffic control layouts
• Coordinating road closures, lane reductions, and traffic switchovers with relevant authorities
• Ensuring traffic management measures support safe construction activities while minimizing public inconvenience
• Reviewing traffic impact assessments for construction activities affecting existing road networks
• Conducting traffic-related risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)
• Identifying hazards associated with construction activities near live traffic and rail corridors
• Implementing mitigation measures to reduce risks to workers, road users, and the public

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, road safety, or construction traffic management
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects, preferably in the rail sector
• In-depth knowledge of traffic safety regulations and industry best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct risk assessments effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote a positive safety culture

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.