Benesch · 1 month ago
Sr. Planner - Travel Demand Modeler
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $93K/yr
4+ years expBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. They are seeking a Senior Planner with expertise in travel demand modeling and microsimulation to work on impactful projects that shape the future of mobility, infrastructure, and community development.
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Responsibilities
Perform travel demand modeling tasks, including model setup, network coding, troubleshooting, summarizing documenting and presenting results
Lead development, calibration, and application of regional travel demand models and traffic microsimulation models
Manage and deliver technical tasks on transportation planning and engineering projects
Interpret model outputs to inform policy decisions, infrastructure investments, and long-range planning
Prepare clear, client-ready reports and presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or related degree
4+ years of experience in transportation planning and modeling
Experience in Travel Demand Modeling (TransCAD, VISUM, Cube) and Microsimulation (VISSIM, CORSIM, Synchro)
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with scripting languages (Python, R, etc.) a plus
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, and support project teams
Strong technical and analytical skills
Preferred
AICP or PE license
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Community service
Student scholarships
Matching gift opportunities
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
501-1000 employees
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