Transport Planner

Designation: Transport Planning Engineer

Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: 3+ years

Salary: Upto 11 LPA

Role Overview:

The Transport Planner will contribute to advancing research, advisory, and capacity-building activities in urban transport being undertaken by the Center . The position involves technical project delivery, transport data management, and client engagement, along with business development and proposal writing.

This role requires expertise in transport planning, data analytics/modeling, and project management to successfully deliver sustainable transport projects in Indian cities. The Senior Researcher is expected to lead project components, work with the team, coordinate on-ground data collection and analysis, and manage client liaising.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality technical deliverables, including reports, presentations, and tools.
• Collaborate with the team on sustainable urban transport projects for local and state governments.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of transport systems data.
• Act as a technical liaison with clients and city stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones in alignment with agreed standards.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the University.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/ planning or related fields and Master’s degree in Transport Planning/Engineering.
• 3 - 5 years of work experience in sustainable transport planning, including e-mobility/ metro feasibility and detailed project reports/city bus planning and operations/ city logistics plan. Demonstrated expertise in database management, data analytics, and technical project delivery, is desirable
• Prior experience in a Project Management Unit (PMU) environment is advantageous.

Attributes and Skills:

• Proficiency in English, and Hindi.
• Strong written communication and client liaising skills.
• Transport modelling experience and skills including in Discrete Choice Analysis
• Advanced analytical skills with experience in tools like VBA, Python, or R/ proficiency in data visualisation software, such as Power BI or Tableau, is desirable.

Outcomes:

• Successful completion of sustainable transport projects that meet technical and financial benchmarks.
• Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through effective technical engagement and deliverables.
• Contribution to the development of innovative tools and analytics supporting urban transport initiatives.

Company Profile:

The Development Centre was established by a renowned university under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956, to better manage the consulting, contract research and capacity building in the fields of planning, design, management and technology to promote the development of productive, equitable, safe, sustainable and livable human habitats. The research centers under the org's umbrella are focused on specific areas of study and research and are driven by a group of experienced professionals and experts.

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Riya Pundir

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