AECOM · 2 months ago
Travel Demand Modeler/Developer
Ocoee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Transportation Engineer/Planner to support their contract with Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, responsible for applying and enhancing travel demand models and conducting data analysis for toll road projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the application of the recently developed statewide tour-based model along with the application of regional travel demand models
Fulfillment of model enhancement, data updates, code maintenance, and project application requests for innovative toll project evaluations
Utilize skills and experience to create and update model data, code towards the project application using the following programs / modeling platforms: Visum, TransCAD, QGIS, R, and Python software, as well as use of Generative AI (LLMs or Chatbots)
Assemble and prepare data for model validation and long-range future year travel forecasts
Model validation to required accuracy standards
Development of forecasts for toll road projects
Documentation of results
Use QGIS/ArcGIS with related database development and application skills, along with SQL/Python/R or other programming languages
Utilize analytical skills for research on design, data development, and statistical analyses to address perceived model shortcomings and recommend an improved modeling approach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning or related field
4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of transportation planning applications, specifically the disaggregate choice demand modeling such as Tour-based, Activity-Based Models and route choice modeling in Micro-simulation and Macro-Dynamic Traffic Assignment (macro DTA)
Programming and scripting experience with at least two of the following: C++ (preferred), JAVA, Pascal, and scripting languages such as Python (preferred), Rscript (preferred)
Proficient using development environments Eclipse and Visual Studio including use of AI to assist in code development and debugging
Knowledge of travel demand modeling software, such as Cube, TransCAD, and Visum (preferred)
Knowledge of choice models, development, and application to travel demand, use of econometrics in estimating demand models from survey data
Knowledge of GIS and database analysis including developing scripts to process data in and out of GIS files or automated routines in QGIS / ArcGIS
Experience utilizing advanced techniques with modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of planning sciences, data sciences (preferred) and related disciplines
Experience with Cloud technologies, Web Apps is helpful along with version control software like GitHub and Subversion but not a must have requirement
Preferred
Proficient in technical writing skills and verbal communication abilities to present modeling results for various stakeholders (clients, TRB or IBTTA conferences, model user groups)
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning or related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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