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Job Description
Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner
Job Summary
The Transport Planner will be responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and reviewing multimodal transportation systems for large-scale urban infrastructure, industrial townships, smart cities, and regional development projects. The role includes preparation of transport master plans, traffic studies, mobility strategies, and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare Transport Master Plans, Mobility Plans, and Integrated Transportation Strategies.
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Conduct traffic impact assessments (TIA), traffic surveys, origin-destination studies, and travel demand forecasting.
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Develop road hierarchy, street network plans, junction layouts, and complete street concepts.
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Plan public transport systems including bus, metro, BRT, and multimodal integration.
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Assess pedestrian and cycling infrastructure and recommend sustainable mobility solutions.
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Develop parking strategies, freight movement plans, and logistics planning.
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Coordinate with highway, utility, drainage, environmental, and urban planning teams.
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Review and validate traffic simulation models and transportation studies prepared by consultants.
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Support preparation of DPRs, feasibility studies, tender documents, and technical specifications.
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Ensure compliance with IRC, MoRTH, Indian Roads Congress guidelines, National Building Code (NBC), and international best practices.
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Present transportation proposals to clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
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Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and technical due diligence.
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Support project management activities including scheduling, quality assurance, and technical reporting.
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Mentor junior transport planners and engineers.
Required Technical Skills
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Transport Planning and Mobility Planning
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Traffic Engineering and Traffic Impact Assessment
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Travel Demand Forecasting
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Junction and Intersection Analysis
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Road Network Planning
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Public Transport Planning
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Parking and Freight Planning
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Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP)
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Complete Streets and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT)
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Road Safety Audits
Software Skills
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PTV Vissim
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VISUM
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SIDRA Intersection
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Synchro
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AutoCAD / Civil 3D
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ArcGIS / QGIS
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TransCAD (preferred)
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Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Standards
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IRC Codes and Guidelines
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MoRTH Specifications
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NBC 2016
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Indian Urban Street Design Guidelines
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CPHEEO (where applicable)
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International standards such as AASHTO, Austroads, or UK DMRB (desirable)
Key Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Stakeholder management
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Multidisciplinary coordination
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Report writing and technical documentation
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Leadership and mentoring abilities
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Time management and project delivery
Preferred Project Experience
Experience in one or more of the following:
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Smart Cities
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Industrial Townships
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Pharma or Manufacturing Parks
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Integrated Townships
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Metro Rail Projects
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Airports
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Highways and Expressways
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Urban Road Networks
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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
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Large-scale Infrastructure Development Projects
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
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Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering / Transport Planning / Urban Planning (Mandatory)
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Membership of relevant professional institutions is an added advantage.
Additional Information
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Lead transportation planning assignments from concept through detailed planning.
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Coordinate with clients, government authorities, and multidisciplinary consultants.
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Review consultant submissions for technical adequacy and compliance.
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Prepare technical reports, presentations, and design recommendations.
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Support business development by preparing technical proposals and bids.
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Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining quality standards.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
