This position requires being onsite at our Tysons office 3 days a week.
Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create transportation solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges.
About the role:
We’re seeking a Senior Traffic Modeler to provide technical and practical expertise in traffic modelling and integrated transport planning.
You’ll join an innovative team, who provides traffic forecasting and related services to support the management of existing assets (roads) and the development of new projects in North America.
As our Senior Traffic Modeler, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.
Day-to-day, you will:
- Develop, customize, enhance and/or refine traffic models, as necessary, to support existing and potential new assets.
- Refine, implement and periodically review the strategic models and tolling algorithms within the strategic models to maintain best practice and ensure accurate forecasts of traffic and revenues.
- Identify and assist in mitigating risks associated with traffic and revenue modelling.
- Prepare and document models, network plans and integrated transport solutions to support project bids and other business development proposals.
- Provide recommendations to improve traffic and revenue performance, through the application of analytical data and tools.
- Research public and private sources to source data and improve model accuracy and predictive performance.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders and partners and provide information within agreed timelines.
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:
- Proven high level skills in the development, application and interpretation of strategic network models and integrated transport planning.
- Applied experience with all four steps of traditional strategic planning and modelling process, including trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice and multi-modal/multi-class traffic assignment.
- Demonstrated experience with CUBE/TP+ software including script programming and network coding.
- Experience with toll model applications, traffic simulation, land use models and TRANSCAD knowledge, preferred.
- Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in MS Office, Excel VBA, Python, R, and GIS.
- Critical thinking and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team based and collaborative environment.
- A recognized commitment to high quality outputs, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Masters or PhD degree in civil engineering, transportation planning/modelling, or a related field, preferred.
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan.
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status).
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
- Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more.
- Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.
It is Transurban’s policy to maintain a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran or military status (including status as a U.S. uniformed services member or reservist or a spouse, child or qualifying dependent of a service member), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Transurban’s commitment to equal employment opportunity encompasses not only compliance with all civil rights laws, but also our commitment to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of employment. We celebrate the diversity of our team and the communities we serve, and we continually challenge ourselves to do more to propel a culture of inclusion and respect at our company, in our communities, and within the transportation industry. Everyone at Transurban plays a role in creating a culture where all individuals can contribute, thrive, and prosper.
