Travel Demand / Operations Modeler

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees.

This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today’s needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods!

We are experiencing significant growth due to our outstanding reputation for innovation, work quality, ability to meet deadlines, and being easy to work with and have the immediate opening for a Travel Demand / Operations Modeler to join our group of modelers within our Transportation Practice.

WRA is currently working on some of the most exciting operational, travel demand, and crossover modeling projects in the country including projects in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Kansas, and Grand Cayman. Our work includes :

• Hybrid macro / meso / micro models
• Bike / Ped modeling
• Statewide models
• Statewide open ends
• Modeling to support multi-modal corridor and area-wide plans
• Freight modeling
• Project prioritization
• Mesoscopic models
• Large scale simulation models (20-100 miles of congested freeways)
• Modeling to support active transportation management systems

Currently, WRA has offices in Jacksonville and Tampa however, this position can be located anywhere in Florida.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning, engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation industry
• An understanding of travel demand model or operational model theory and experience in model development or application
• Practical experience in modeling software for demand modeling or operational modeling software is required.
• Experience working with macroscopic models in Cube, TransCAD or VISUM and Operational modeling experience in VISSIM or TransModeler
• Familiarity with FSUTMS
• Past experience working with models in Florida
• Working knowledge of GIS, statistical and quantitative analysis, and programming is desired
• The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills as a critical role will be conveying plans and analysis results to the client and the public
• Able to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Open to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work

Benefits :

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer :

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position

Position # 1686