Transportation Modeler - QAT (f/m)

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Doha, State of Qatar
Entry date: October 1, 2025
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Full Time (Fixed Term)
Job-Ref.: 540249
Academic Professionals

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Railways for the world of tomorrow!

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway com-pany with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sus-tainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future suc-cess of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure pro-jects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We are seeking a Transportation Modeler as part of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, Qatar Branch. In this role, developing and analyzing transportation models to assess traffic flow, optimize systems, and support decision-making for infrastructure projects. The job opening is located in Doha, Qatar, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth

Responsibilities:

Project team member with focus on concept design, engineering, financial, economic, and social environmental feasibility studies of railway and roads connections.
Responsible for developing and analyzing transportation models to assess traffic flow, optimize systems, and support decision-making for infrastructure projects.
Develop and maintain transportation models for a wide range of projects, including traffic forecast-ing, network design, public transit systems, and pedestrian/bicycle modeling.
Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SYNCHRO, EMME, TransCAD, AIMSUN) to simulate traffic operations and predict future transportation conditions.
Gather and analyze traffic, transit, and socio-economic data to calibrate and validate transportation models.
Perform traffic flow analysis, capacity analysis, and multi-modal transportation analysis (vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist behavior).
Conduct "what-if" scenario analysis to evaluate the impacts of proposed transportation projects, policy changes, or modifications to existing infrastructure.
Assess the effectiveness of various transportation solutions, such as changes in lane configura-tions, traffic signal timings, or public transport improvements.
Propose solutions to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, enhance safety, and maximize sys-tem efficiency based on model outcomes.

Qualifications:

Doctorate, Master’s/Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or equivalent.
Minimum 10 or more years' experience in transportation modeling, traffic analysis, or related areas. Experience with traffic flow analysis, network modeling, and multi-modal transportation planning.
Experience relevant to the position in projects with focus on concept design, engineering, financial, economic, social and environmental feasibility studies for railway and road connections, plus relevant master plan studies.
International membership in relevant professional institution and Certified Licensure related to the task are preferred.
GCC experience is preferred.
Knowledge in transportation planning principles, traffic operations and multi-modal systems.
Strong understanding of transportation modeling methods, including macroscopic, mesoscopic and microscopic simulation. Experience with statistical analysis and model calibration/validation techniques.
Familiarity with emerging technologies in transportation, including connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), smart traffic systems, and mobility as a service (MaaS).
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial data analysis and mapping.
Fluent in both Arabic & English language. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role.
Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
Good communication & management skills for the necessary liaison with MOT’s Land Transport Planning Department and other Government Stakeholders and private institution in transportation industry and strong leadership skills
Advanced knowledge in MS Office Applications, MS Teams and Share Point Online. Utilize transportation modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SYNCHRO, EMME, TransCAD, AIMSUN) to simulate traffic operations and predict future transportation conditions. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS) for processing and interpreting large datasets.
Driving license required to drive to site or to technical meetings with the client representative.

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.

Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Mobilization & relocation support

To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.

Work safety

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.

International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.

Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.