Senior Transportation Modeler

Parsons Oman; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Transportation Modeler, where you will lead innovative projects in multimodal transportation planning and traffic engineering. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, contributing to the transformation of transportation systems. You'll manage projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. With a commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing, this organization fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions can shine. If you're passionate about shaping the future of transportation, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Gym Membership Discounts

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in multimodal transportation planning and traffic modelling.
• University degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation modelling projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Multimodal Transportation Planning

Traffic Modelling

Data Analytics

Project Management

GIS/Data Management

Programming in C/Python

Education

University Degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering

Postgraduate Degree

Tools

EMME

Vissim

Dynameq

Power BI

Synchro/SimTraffic

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 Senior 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.
• 8+ 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.
• Advanced 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.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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.

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. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!