# Traffic Safety Engineer – Work Zone Traffic Management

**Company**: AECOM
**Location**: Abu Dhabi, UAE
**Job type**: contract
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Traffic Safety Engineer to oversee and manage traffic safety operations for construction and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with local authority standards, such as the Abu Dhabi Work Zone Traffic Management Manual (WZTM), and promote a safe environment for road users, workers, and the public.

Key Responsibilities:

- Traffic Safety Planning and Design: Develop, review, and approve Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCPs) in alignment with Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) regulations and the Abu Dhabi WZTM Manual. Plan and design safe work zones, including lane closures, detours, pedestrian routes, and staging for live traffic interfaces.

- Site Supervision and Compliance: Conduct regular site inspections to ensure proper implementation of TTCPs, monitor contractor compliance, and enforce corrective actions for non-compliance.

- Risk Management and Incident Response: Identify and mitigate traffic-related risks, lead incident investigations, and develop corrective and preventive action plans.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with Abu Dhabi authorities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with local regulations.

- Training and Capacity Building: Deliver training sessions and toolbox talks to contractors and site personnel on traffic safety best practices.

- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of traffic safety inspections, incident reports, and corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's degree a plus)

- Professional engineering registration/chartered status is often preferred (e.g., PE, CEng, or equivalent recognized by UAE authorities)

- Abu Dhabi experience is preferred

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## Skills

### Required
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation/Traffic Engineering
- Traffic Safety Planning
- Risk Management

### Nice to have
- Master's degree
- Professional engineering registration/chartered status
- Abu Dhabi experience

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