Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
5-10 years of relevant experience
Practical experience with modeling software for demand modeling or operational analysis
Proven GIS skills
Experience with VISSIM and TransModeler
Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, GISDK, and Cube Scripts
Strong communication skills both orally and in writing, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels
Ability to work independently and in team settings while managing multiple assignments
Responsibilities
Develop traffic forecasts for design and operational analysis
Support travel demand model development, including data input, calibration, and validation
Conduct transportation planning activities, including traffic modeling, safety studies, and capacity analysis
Evaluate small-scale intersections and develop microsimulation and multi-resolution models
Conduct analyses for various travel modes across different environments
Prepare technical traffic evaluation reports for urban and congested freeway areas
Benefits
Flexible work schedule options
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life and optional insurance, plus short and long term disability
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Job functions:
Development of traffic forecasts to support design and operational analysis
Support of travel demand model development and maintenance activities including input data development, calibration and validation
Supporting transportation planning activities, traffic operational modeling/simulations, safety studies, MOT evaluation/analysis, and capacity analysis.
Project assignments
Will range from evaluating small-scale intersections to developing robust microsimulation models, multi-resolution models, mesoscopic models, travel demand models, multimodal traffic forecasts, and technical traffic evaluation reports for congested freeways and urban areas.
Analysis may include all modes of travel (urban air mobility, highway, bus, rail, bike, new mobility, and pedestrian) for urban, suburban, and rural environments.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering or related field (from an ABET accredited program, if applicable)
5 - 10years of relevant experience
Practical experience in modeling software for demand modeling and/or operational analysis
Practical experience with GIS
Practical experience with VISSIM
Practical experience with TransModeler
Practical experience in programming languages including R, Python, GISDK, Cube Scripts or other related languages
Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Preferred Requirements:
Understanding of fundamentals in travel demand modeling including advanced practices
Ability to use large passive data to understand and model travel behavior
Proven experience using appropriate statistical analysis techniques to get insights from data
Knowledge of data sources to support development of model inputs including Census, employment datasets, roadway inventory and centerline data and 3rd party network data
Demonstrated ability to convey technical information in a meaningful way to assist decision makers
General understanding of transportation forecasting and traffic engineering principles
Experience with macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic modeling
Working knowledge or experience in integration of travel demand model data to operational analysis
Working knowledge of GIS, statistical and quantitative analysis, and programming is desired
Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, and Highway Safety Manual
Open to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
