Specific Skills RequiredThe candidate should have:Good understanding of the underlying principles of transport planning and modelling, sufficient to carry out and support transport modelling, master planning and impact studies.Experience of using industry standard software such as Cube Voyager; PTV Visum; PTV Vissim, SIDRA, Synchro.Working knowledge and experience of Abu Dhabi Strategic Transportation Evaluation and Assessment Model (STEAM).Ability to create, handle and manipulate large data sets with MS Excel.Working knowledge of AutoCAD.Very good technical writing skills.Competent use of the English language (reading, writing, and spoken) at a professional and technical level.Good awareness or understanding of Project Management techniques.Good awareness or understanding of project delivery and execution within field of experience particularly regarding the requirements for the technical delivery of services and the Quality assurance/Control process and procedures.Advantageous skills:Experience in using statistical tools and database software packages.Working knowledge of GIS packages such as ArcGIS.Road safety auditing as an observer or team member.Arabic language skills (reading, writing, and spoken).Behavioural AttributesThis position is oriented predominantly towards technical delivery. The candidate is expected to work closely with his/her line manager, project managers, and other team members in a cooperative and productive manner. As such he/she should demonstrate:the ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing), prepare presentations and reports.constructive participation in project teams.commitment to quality outcomes and pride in work.good personal organization.proactiveness and the commitment to continual professional development.Additional Comments:The candidate should be able to travel locally within the UAE, and regionally to neighbouring countries.Experience profile: between 3-5 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning.