Senior Passenger Modelling Specialist

WSP en Colombia; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WSP in Colombia is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Modeler to shape high-performing passenger environments. Based in Bogota with a hybrid work setup, you will lead complex simulation efforts across rail, bus, and urban mobility projects, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver insightful analyses and client-ready deliverables.

You will apply advanced tools like LEGION, Viswalk, MassMotion, and Python to create reliable models, validate results, and communicate outcomes through clear

Formación

• 8+ years in passenger modelling or agent-based simulation within transportation, mobility, or urban planning.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain sophisticated passenger behaviour simulation models for rail, bus, aviation, and urban mobility systems.
• Lead static and dynamic passenger flow modelling using LEGION, Viswalk, and MassMotion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design integrated and human-centric simulation environments.
• Conduct validation, calibration, and testing to ensure simulation reliability and industry alignment.
• Produce high-quality data visualizations, analyses, reports, and presentations for clients and internal use.
• Support client engagement by translating modelling outcomes into actionable insights.
• Stay current on crowd dynamics and modelling best practices to elevate project outcomes.
• Contribute to design reviews and mobility planning problem-solving activities.
• Oversee outputs from junior/intermediate staff on multiple passenger modelling projects.

Conocimientos

Passenger modelling

Agent-based sim

LEGION

Viswalk

MassMotion

Python

Excel VBA

CCP modelling

MATLAB

R

Data visualization

Mobility systems

Descripción del empleo

As part of our Rail & Transit team, you will help shape high‑performing transit environments across Canada. This hybrid role—based in Bogota city—puts you at the heart of projects that move people safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Rail & Transit at WSP is proud to be recognized for project excellence and industry leadership, helping communities modernize mobility and elevate passenger experience nationwide.

Your Impact

• Develop and maintain sophisticated passenger behaviour simulation models for rail, bus, aviation, and urban mobility systems.
• Lead both static and dynamic passenger flow modelling using software such as LEGION, Viswalk, and MassMotion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, architecture, landscape, and safety—to design integrated and human‑centric simulation environments.
• Conduct rigorous validation, calibration, and testing to ensure simulation reliability, accuracy, and alignment with industry standards.
• Produce high‑quality data visualizations, analyses, technical reports, and presentations for client and internal use.
• Support client engagement by translating modelling outcomes into clear, actionable insights.
• Stay current on crowd dynamics, human‑factors research, and modelling best practices, and apply them to elevate project outcomes.
• Contribute to design reviews, innovation sessions, and mobility planning problem‑solving activities.
• Support multiple passenger modelling projects, advising, guiding and overseeing outputs from junior/intermediate staff

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 8+ years of experience in passenger modelling or agent‑based simulation within transportation, mobility, or urban planning environments.
• Proficiency in LEGION, Viswalk, MassMotion, or CAST modelling and strong capability in Python and Excel/VBA for analysis and automation.
• Experience modeling major transit facilities and/or involvement in developing Crowd Control Plans (CCPs).
• Strong analytical mindset with comfort navigating complex algorithms and mathematical models.
• Knowledge of MATLAB or R for data visualization and interpretation.
• Understanding of transportation systems, human factors, and crowd dynamics.
• A collaborative, curious, and innovation‑driven approach to solving mobility challenges.