Senior Travel Demand Modeler

Company: CDM Smith
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: November 27, 2022

Job Description:

32902BRRequisition ID:32902BRBusiness Unit:TSUJob Description:CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a senior travel demand modeler/modeling to develop into a national discipline leader. The successful candidate will assist with modeling and traffic analysis projects nationally while working with our team to strengthen various regions modeling practices. Overall responsibilities include project technical leadership including:-Implementation of corporate Quality Assurance Plan.-Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).-Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.-Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.-Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.-Supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.-Leading teams of modelers on individual projects and helping modeling discipline with training, communication, team building, and strategy.-Developing and applying four-step and activity-based travel demand models for transportation planning and traffic and toll revenue analysis.-Collecting and analyzing traffic and survey data.-Performing sensitivity/stress tests.-Developing tools to analyze and summarize traffic modeling databases.-Performing research on toll financing, congestion pricing, value of reliability, value of time and multinomial logit model.-Applying risk modeling procedures to develop baseline, midline, and modified scenarios by understanding the uncertainty and variability in critical input parameters.-Overall responsibility for reports describing work completed, processes used, results observed, and support/justification for any recommendations and conclusions.Job Title:Senior Travel Demand ModelerGroup:TSOEmployment Type:RegularMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. AICP, PTP, PE, CEP or approved certification in a related field. Or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 14 years of experience with a Master's degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Preferred Qualifications:-Experience with the Four-Step Travel Demand Modeling Process and with Activity Based Modeling Process. This would include model development and model applications.-Must have modeling experience with one or more software packages such as TransCAD / GISDK script and/or CUBE / Voyager script.-Practical experience using multiple regional travel models.-Toll modeling project experience is an asset.-Big data processing for Origin-Destination trips experience.-Working with modeling research projects such as Activity Sim.-Active participation in industry organizations such as TRB and Model User Groups.EEO Statement:We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.Why CDM Smith?:Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)Join Us! CDM Smith where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where its a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.Job Site Location:United States - NationwideAgency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.Amount of Travel Required:10%Assignment Category:Fulltime-RegularVisa Sponsorship Available:No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionBackground Check and Drug Testing Information:CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as CDM Smith) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.U.S. Vaccine Status:CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as CDM Smith) are committed to your health and safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all applicable government and client COVID-19 requirements.

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