Senior Travel Demand Modeler & Planning Engineer

Southern Arkansas University; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university is looking for a Travel Demand Modeler to support transportation planning across Virginia. The ideal candidate will have experience with CUBE or TransCAD and the ability to conduct thorough analyses, leading engineering studies. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with local governments and stakeholders. A degree in Urban Planning or a related field, along with a valid Professional Engineer's license, is required for this role. This position provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on transportation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using travel demand modeling software (CUBE, TransCAD).
• Experience with GISDK scripting and big data platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review travel demand models.
• Communicate effectively with VDOT, local governments, and citizen groups.
• Lead engineering studies and prepare technical reports.
• Assist in policy development for transportation initiatives.
• Conduct technical analyses of the transportation system.

Skills

Travel demand modeling software such as CUBE

Travel demand modeling software such as TransCAD

GISDK scripting

StreetLight or similar big data platforms

ArcGIS

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Urban Planning or related field

Valid Professional Engineer's license

Tools

Highway Capacity Software

VISSIM

CORSIM

Python

R

Job description

A state university is looking for a Travel Demand Modeler to support transportation planning across Virginia. The ideal candidate will have experience with CUBE or TransCAD and the ability to conduct thorough analyses, leading engineering studies. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with local governments and stakeholders. A degree in Urban Planning or a related field, along with a valid Professional Engineer's license, is required for this role. This position provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on transportation initiatives.