Travel Demand Modeler - Data-Driven Planning

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

Job summary

A government transportation agency in Virginia seeks a Travel Demand Modeler to support statewide and regional models. The successful candidate will oversee engineering studies, analyze data, and communicate with stakeholders to aid transportation planning. Required qualifications include experience with travel demand modeling software and a degree in Urban Planning or a related field. This position offers a chance to impact meaningful transportation initiatives in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using travel demand modeling software such as CUBE or TransCAD.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers internally and externally.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders involved in transportation planning.
• Oversee engineering studies, analyzing data and developing reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations in project delivery.

Skills

Travel demand modeling

GISDK scripting

CUBE or TransCAD expertise

Data analysis

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Urban Planning or related field

Valid Professional Engineer's license

Tools

CUBE

TransCAD

ArcGIS

Python or R

Highway Capacity Software

Job description

A government transportation agency in Virginia seeks a Travel Demand Modeler to support statewide and regional models. The successful candidate will oversee engineering studies, analyze data, and communicate with stakeholders to aid transportation planning. Required qualifications include experience with travel demand modeling software and a degree in Urban Planning or a related field. This position offers a chance to impact meaningful transportation initiatives in Virginia.