Intermediate Transportation Modeler

Parsons; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in critical infrastructure seeks an Intermediate Transportation Modeler to drive projects involving multimodal planning and traffic engineering in Toronto. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in emerging technologies and collaborative team environments, emphasizing values of diversity and employee wellbeing. Candidates with strong project management skills and a background in transportation engineering are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Employer paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in multimodal transportation planning.
• Intimate knowledge of traffic engineering practices and modeling methods.
• Experience managing resources and budgets for transportation-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing transportation modeling projects.
• Supervising junior staff and ensuring project quality.
• Preparing technical reports and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Data Analytics

Project Management

Education

University degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering

Postgraduate degree in relevant fields

Tools

EMME

Vissim

Power BI

GIS

Python

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

The Intermediate Transportation Modeler is responsible for planning and managing projects/tasks involving multimodal transportation planning and traffic engineering. In addition, we are in the process of developing a strong market presence in new mobility planning and design where we are actively adding key resources to our team, including professionals with experience and knowledge in emerging technologies, new methods/tools, data analytics and big data applications in transportation. In this role, you will have opportunities to expand your experience and knowledge in the technology-driven and rapidly changing areas to facilitate and advance the transformation of our transportation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing work plans and leading the execution of multimodal transportation modelling projects/tasks, incl. day-to-day management of work scope / schedule / budget for assigned projects/tasks, monitoring progress to meet project requirements, and identifying and mitigating potential project issues and risks.
• Supervising and providing directions / reviews of the work undertaken by junior professional / technical staff to ensure efficiency, productivity, and high quality in the delivery of the projects/tasks.
• Leading the preparation of technical reports and presentations, participating in client meetings, public information meetings, field / site visits, and liaising with clients, contractors, public agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Undertaking proposal preparation / coordination, incl. developing project understanding, methodology, work programs, schedules, and budgets.
• Assisting with overall team management and building, as well as mentoring / developing / training junior staff.
• Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements:

• University degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering or in other professional disciplines pertinent to the job function combined with relevant technical background and project management experience. A relevant postgraduate degree is highly desirable.
• 5-10 years of multimodal transportation planning and/or traffic modelling and analytics experience, including master plans, environmental assessments, feasibility studies, corridor management/optimization studies, and transportation infrastructure/systems preliminary/detailed design studies.
• Experience with transportation infrastructure and systems improvement practices in the GTA and a good understanding of transportation planning/engineering issues, challenges, and clients’ and stakeholders’ needs and requirements.
• Intimate knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering practices and in particular familiarity with Travel Demand Modelling/Forecasting, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), traffic flow theory, and multimodal transportation modelling and analysis methods/tools, such as EMME, Dynameq, Vissim, Aimsun, Synchro/SimTraffic, ARCADY, SIDRA, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of and strong hands-on experience with transportation data management and analyses using GIS/databases, programming in C/python, integrating, exploring, and visualizing data using tools such as Power BI is desired.
• Knowledge and experience with advanced, automated mobility and/or smart city transportation solutions and applications are desired.
• Registration with Professional Engineers of Ontario, and other relevant professional licensing organizations is desired but not a requirement.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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