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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Part-Time Travel Demand Modeler

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking a Part-Time Travel Demand Modeler to contribute to innovative projects within their Advisory Services, Systems Analysis Group. The role involves developing and maintaining travel demand forecasting models, delivering data-driven insights, and collaborating with various planning agencies to support transportation projects.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, apply, and maintain state-of-the-art travel demand forecasting models, including regional and statewide model systems

Deliver data-driven insights to inform policy, planning, and infrastructure investment decisions, supporting strategic mobility planning

Integrate and analyze big data, household travel surveys, and emerging mobility datasets to improve models and analytical methods

Collaborate with public and private planning agencies nationwide, supporting high-stakes transportation projects

Translate complex data and model results into clear, compelling visualizations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment that values innovation, mentorship, and professional growth

Qualification

Travel demand modelingPythonRTravel demand modeling softwareGIS toolsData visualization toolsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Data Science, or a related field

3 to 5 years of experience in the development and application of travel demand models

Strong knowledge of travel behavior principles and travel demand forecasting methods

Proficiency in Python or R for data processing, model scripting, and automation

Hands-on experience with travel demand modeling software (e.g., Cube, TransCAD, and EMME)

Experience building automated reporting, visualization and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny or other visualization tools)

Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar) for spatial analysis and mapping

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills

Preferred

Master's degree with 2 years of experience or a PhD in a relevant field

Prior experience in a travel demand modeling consulting role

Experience developing and applying activity-based models (ABMs)

Experience with data pipeline development, including cloud-based workflows and version control

Benefits

Medical

Dental

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Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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