Job Summary
The Parking Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, operation, and management of parking facilities and associated traffic systems. The role focuses on maximizing parking efficiency, improving user experience, ensuring compliance with transportation regulations, and supporting the integration of smart mobility solutions. The Parking Engineer works closely with urban planners, traffic engineers, architects, facility managers, and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Parking Planning & Design
- Develop parking strategies and solutions for residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and public developments.
- Design parking layouts, circulation routes, access points, and wayfinding systems.
- Conduct parking demand assessments and capacity analysis.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with parking standards and regulations.
- Evaluate accessibility requirements, including provisions for persons with disabilities.
Traffic & Mobility Management
- Analyze vehicle flow and circulation within parking facilities.
- Develop traffic management plans to minimize congestion and improve safety.
- Coordinate parking operations with transportation and mobility initiatives.
- Support implementation of sustainable mobility solutions, including EV charging infrastructure, shared mobility, and public transport integration.
Operations & Performance Monitoring
- Assess parking utilization rates and operational performance.
- Recommend improvements to maximize space efficiency and customer experience.
- Monitor parking occupancy trends and prepare forecasting models.
- Develop parking policies, pricing strategies, and operational procedures where applicable.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, municipal requirements, and engineering standards.
- Conduct inspections of parking facilities and identify operational or safety concerns.
- Review signage, markings, lighting, and safety systems for compliance and effectiveness.
- Support health, safety, and risk management initiatives.
Technology & Smart Parking Systems
- Support the implementation and maintenance of parking guidance systems, access control systems, and automated parking technologies.
- Analyze parking data and generate performance reports.
- Coordinate with vendors and technology providers for smart parking solutions.
- Utilize traffic simulation and parking analysis software for planning and optimization.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with government authorities, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
- Support project development from concept stage through construction and operation.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
- Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise related to parking infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineering registration or certification is an advantage.
- Specialized training in parking management, transportation planning, or mobility solutions is preferred.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in parking engineering, transportation planning, traffic engineering, or mobility management.
- Experience working on large-scale developments, mixed-use projects, airports, hospitality destinations, or master-planned communities is preferred.
- Experience with parking studies, traffic impact assessments, and mobility planning.