Chief Engineer - Traffic Safety

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Engineer - Traffic Safety (26000193)Job Description Chief Engineer - Traffic Safety - (26000193) Job Description · Develop and update Dubai’s Traffic Safety Strategy and implementation roadmap.· Review and recommend improvements to traffic laws, regulations, and enforcement policies.· Integrate safety-by-design principles into road and intersection planning projects.· Develop technical guidance for emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles and smart safety systems.· Support budgeting and resource planning for safety improvement programs and technologies.· Identify, assess, and implement treatments for accident blackspots using traffic and crash data analysis.· Lead the enhancement of road and traffic signal design standards based on safety performance and international best practices.· Manage road safety audits throughout project lifecycle stages and monitor implementation of recommendations.· Review temporary and permanent traffic diversion plans to ensure road user safety.· Analyze crash trends and recommend engineering, operational, and policy-based safety interventions.· Represent the organization in traffic safety, enforcement, and multi-agency coordination committees.· Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and stakeholders to incorporate safety engineering requirements into projects.· Promote the use of AI, predictive analytics, and smart technologies for accident prevention and safety monitoring.· Conduct post-incident investigations and recommend corrective actions to reduce future risks.· Update and maintain traffic safety manuals, standards, and guidelines covering speed management, pedestrian safety, and vulnerable road users.· Perform site inspections at high-risk locations, crash sites, and traffic diversion areas to assess and improve safety conditions.· Liaise with emergency services and law enforcement agencies on traffic safety and incident management matters. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Safety Engineering; Master’s degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Safety, or a related field is preferred.Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or 7 years with a Bachelor’s degree in traffic safety, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related fields. Job Category: Health and SafetyAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: TrafficEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 24/06/2026Unposting Date: 24/07/2026

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Safety Engineering; Master’s degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Safety, or a related field is preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or 7 years with a Bachelor’s degree in traffic safety, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related fields.

Develop and update Dubai’s Traffic Safety Strategy and implementation roadmap. Review and recommend improvements to traffic laws, regulations, and enforcement policies. Integrate safety-by-design principles into road and intersection planning projects. Develop technical guidance for emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles and smart safety systems. Support budgeting and resource planning for safety improvement programs and technologies. Identify, assess, and implement treatments for accident blackspots using traffic and crash data analysis. Lead the enhancement of road and traffic signal design standards based on safety performance and international best practices. Manage road safety audits throughout project lifecycle stages and monitor implementation of recommendations. Review temporary and permanent traffic diversion plans to ensure road user safety. Analyze crash trends and recommend engineering, operational, and policy-based safety interventions. Represent the organization in traffic safety, enforcement, and multi-agency coordination committees. Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and stakeholders to incorporate safety engineering requirements into projects. Promote the use of AI, predictive analytics, and smart technologies for accident prevention and safety monitoring. Conduct post-incident investigations and recommend corrective actions to reduce future risks. Update and maintain traffic safety manuals, standards, and guidelines covering speed management, pedestrian safety, and vulnerable road users. Perform site inspections at high-risk locations, crash sites, and traffic diversion areas to assess and improve safety conditions. Liaise with emergency services and law enforcement agencies on traffic safety and incident management matters.