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Saad Roustom

@saadroustom

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Transportation engineer focused on traffic modeling, EV electrification, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply traffic modeling and EV electrification expertise to shape sustainable mobility policy and infrastructure, collaborate with government/industry, and drive measurable emissions reductions.

I am a Transportation Engineer with a Master’s in Transportation Engineering and hands-on experience in traffic modeling, transportation planning, and vehicle electrification research. I have led projects at CanmetENERGY and contributed to Transport Canada–funded research on connectivity and automation.

My work centers on dynamic traffic assignment, micro-simulation, emissions modeling, and forecasting EV charging hotspots to inform infrastructure and policy. I program simulations and control strategies using Python and MATLAB and use tools such as Vissim, Emme, Dynameq, Synchro, ArcGIS, and EPA’s MOVES.

I collaborate with industry and government partners to deliver data-driven recommendations that improve traffic performance, reduce GHG emissions, and support fleet electrification and grid demand mitigation. I am dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and advancing the transition to a net-zero transportation future.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Transportation Engineer

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CanmetENERGY

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Experienced in sustainable transportation, I apply advanced traffic modeling to evaluate CAV impacts on traffic and emissions, develop EV charging forecasts, and analyze duty cycles for fleet electrification. I lead projects on transportation electrification and grid demand mitigation, using data-driven insights to guide policy and infrastructure planning in collaboration with industry.

EMME Dynamic Traffic Assignment Python Matlab Transportation Electrification Electrification Programs demand planning Traffic Engineering Intelligent Transportation Systems

Research Assistant

Carleton University

May 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted CAV environmental-impact research and developed micro-simulation and emissions models, contributing to Transport Canada–funded projects and improving simulation accuracy with Python and MATLAB.

Python Matlab Data Analysis Protected Intersection Design

Student Engineering Assistant

City of Ottawa

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 (7 months)

Supported infrastructure renewal programs by preparing project charters, managing RFPs and cost estimates, and performing site assessments to optimize delivery and budgets.

Cost Estimation

Quality Control Inspector

Dragados

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 (3 months)

Ensured compliance with construction specifications and supervised excavation works on the Ottawa LRT and sewage storage tunnel projects, maintaining quality and reporting progress.

Quality Control & Compliance Site Supervision

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Carleton University

Master of Applied Science, Transportation Engineering

Completed a Master of Applied Science in Civil/Transportation Engineering with a thesis on environmental impacts of connected and automated vehicles considering traffic flow and road characteristics.

Carleton University

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and was a recipient of the Faculty of Engineering and Design Undergraduate Research Award and named to the Deans' Honor List.