Travel Demand Modeling Engineer & Planning Specialist

Austin Community College; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 77,276 - 125,574; Full time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to statewide transportation planning by developing travel demand forecasting models. The role involves data preparation, analysis, and reporting, with significant interaction with government agencies and the public. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with data visualization tools. This position promises a chance to positively impact transportation planning in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Experience managing large datasets and familiarity with cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering data and prepare reports.
• Manage assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Support travel demand modeling and data preparation for transportation projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Programming (Python, R, SQL)

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CUBE software

TransCAD

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

A community college is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to statewide transportation planning by developing travel demand forecasting models. The role involves data preparation, analysis, and reporting, with significant interaction with government agencies and the public. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with data visualization tools. This position promises a chance to positively impact transportation planning in Virginia.