Junior Transport Planner

Date: 4 Apr 2024

Location: Bangalore (IND_BAN), IN

Company: Systra

The global leader in public transport infrastructure, SYSTRA has specialized in the mass transit and rail market since 1957. The main shareholders of SYSTRA are SNCF and RATP. Its ambition is to serve emerging needs for collective and sustainable mobility throughout the world. With a presence in 80 countries, SYSTRA manages over 3,000 projects for high-speed systems, traditional rail lines, metros and tramways throughout the world.

 

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water & Environment for public and private organizations.

Our engineers work with passion to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and made-to measures solutions allowing end users to move seamlessly.

SYSTRA’s unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Thanks to our know-how of our employees spread across India, we are present at all stages from upstream studies to operation and maintenance. We provide a comprehensive solution to manage all kinds of missions: Detailed Design Consultant, Project Management, Independent checking services.

 

Systra India's Infrastructure design vertical is the leading design team for metros in India, with 300 plus stations being designed currently. The team has designed over 500 kms of viaduct along with 60 kms of tunnels and 50 underground stations. We are also very proud to have designed the first monopile in India for the Mumbai Coastal project. We have the distinction of designing the fastest implemented metro project in the country with Lucknow and now have broken the record in Kanpur Metro. Apart from Indian projects the team also provides design services to projects as far as Philippines in the east to Columbia in the West.

Role

 

We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our Transport Planning team in  Bangalore Office initially working as part of our Main Works of Civil on UK projects, by recruiting an experienced Transport Planners.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience within the Civil Engineering/ Transportation/ Infrastructure sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Transport Planners to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

Main Duties

 

  • Experience in Operational Modelling Softwares (VISSIM, LINSig, Junctions)

  • Some familiarity with UK transport modelling guidance (e.g. TAG)

  • Strong data analysis techniques (experience in python programming, macro building, VISSIM COM  and data analytics would be a particular advantage)

  • Wider experience of transport planning/highway engineering, project management experience,

  • Knowledge of strategic modelling packages such as SATURN, EMME/2 and VISUM will be beneficial would be desirable.

  • Data analysis (including spreadsheets and databases) and problem-solving

  • Experienced in using Python, R, Visual Basic for Applications, or similar, to aid analysis and processing of data

  • Knowledgeable user of data analytics and mapping tools (GIS) and able to interpret quantitative transport models

  • Reporting of model results 

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience and Education

 

  • Around 1-3 years of relevant Experience

  • Master’s degree level qualification or above in relevant subject (e.g., Transport Planning/Engineering or Civil Engineering)

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure.

It’s not a job - it’s a career!