Associate Travel Demand Modeler

WSP Global Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate Travel Demand Modeler in the United States to develop and apply advanced travel demand forecasting models for regional and statewide systems.

You will transform data from surveys and mobility datasets into actionable insights for planners and decision-makers. The role requires strong programming (Python or R), GIS proficiency, and experience with major modeling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1–3 years of travel demand modeling experience.
• Strong knowledge of travel behavior and forecasting methods.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data processing and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with travel demand modeling software (Cube, TransCAD, EMME).
• Experience building automated reporting, visualization and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, R Shiny).
• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, apply, and maintain travel demand forecasting models (regional and statewide).
• Deliver data-driven insights to inform policy, planning, and infrastructure decisions.
• Integrate and analyze big data, surveys, and mobility datasets to improve models.
• Collaborate with public and private planning agencies nationwide.
• Translate model results into clear visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture focused on growth and mentorship.

Skills

Python or R

Travel demand modeling

GIS analysis

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Cube

TransCAD

EMME

Tableau

Power BI

R Shiny

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

This Opportunity

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a Associate Travel Demand Modeler. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative and high-impact projects within our Advisory Services, Systems Analysis Group. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of modelers, planners, and data scientists, helping our clients make strategic, data-driven decisions that shape the future of transportation systems.

This Opportunity

• Develop, apply, and maintain state-of-the-art travel demand forecasting models, including regional and statewide model systems.
• Deliver data-driven insights to inform policy, planning, and infrastructure investment decisions, supporting strategic mobility planning.
• Integrate and analyze big data, household travel surveys, and emerging mobility datasets to improve models and analytical methods.
• Collaborate with public and private planning agencies nationwide, supporting high-stakes transportation projects.
• Translate complex data and model results into clear, compelling visualizations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment that values innovation, mentorship, and professional growth.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Data Science, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the development and application of travel demand models. .
• Strong knowledge of travel behavior principles and travel demand forecasting methods.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data processing, model scripting, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with travel demand modeling software (e.g., Cube, TransCAD, and EMME).
• Experience building automated reporting, visualization and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny or other visualization tools).
• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar) for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a travel demand modeling consulting role.
• Experience developing and applying activity-based models (ABMs).
• Experience with data pipeline development, including cloud-based workflows and version control.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $70,400 - $116,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $76,400 - $96,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.