University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 17 hours ago
Transportation Engineer: Center for Transportation Research - UTK
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead transportation modeling and planning efforts. This role involves overseeing the TN Statewide Travel Demand Model, conducting quality checks, and validating modeling processes with a focus on travel demand forecasting.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist team lead for Transportation Modeling and Planning work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required
Will assist the team lead responsible for transportation modeling and planning duties. May be assigned to work in any area of transportation modeling or planning and may participate in the varied development, monitoring, and coordination of transportation modeling or planning projects. This role requires considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles, methods, and practices of 4-Step travel demand models
Oversee TN Statewide Travel Demand Model
Conduct quality checks of TN Statewide Travel Demand Model input data and identify errors in the data
Assess proprietary data and document all data related issues including errors, potential improvements, and required revisions in order to send to its vendor
Conduct QA/QC for the model network. Collect all issues and prepare a review report
Conduct QA/QC for the model Traffic Analysis Zone. Collect all issues and prepare a review report. Assist in updating the Traffic Analysis Zone data
Validate all processes and outputs of each step of the statewide travel demand model. Document validation results and required calibration
Assist in internal validation and calibration tasks and prepare a validation/calibration report
MPO Travel Demand Model Review
Responsible for the review of regional travel demand models
Conduct review of MPO travel demand model as requested
Prepare a review report to send to MPO and its consultant
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with 2-3 years of experience required in a Civil or Industrial Engineering field or similar that field which focuses on travel demand modeling
Excellent knowledge of Transportation Modeling, Travel Demand Models and Forecasting
Knowledge of basic transportation/land use planning and civil engineering principles
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and balance a heavy workload based on project needs and deadlines
Eagerness and ability to learn new and complex issues in a short time period
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
Use of concise, efficient and effective interpersonal and communication skills - virtual, oral and written
Preferred
Preferred 2 years of TransCAD experience
Knowledge of GIS and its application
Advanced knowledge in data analysis and statistical programming
Benefits
Work-life balance
Career development and coaching
Continued education
Extensive list of development and training possibilities
Company
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.
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