Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
Transportation/Traffic Modeler - Analyst
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Transportation/Traffic Modeler - Analyst
Job Locations:US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston | US-MA-WorcesterID:
2024-4328Category:
EngineeringType:
Regular Full-TimeCareer Stage Type:
Experienced# of Openings:
1Overview
Transportation/Traffic Modeler - Analysis | Hybrid | Watertown, MA | Boston, MA | Worcester, MAVHB's growing Watertown, MA office is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Professional with strong modeling capabilities to join our Transportation Planning & Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a dynamic team of transportation planners and engineers on a variety of public, private, and institutional projects within a broad cross-section of markets, including real estate, municipal, state agencies, higher education, federal lands, and aviation. Our team uses its skills and experience to improve our communities with a sustainable, context-driven, and integrated project delivery approach.Responsibilities
Work within a team of professionals in developing mobility and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects.Develop and calibrate traffic microsimulation models to evaluate multiple scenarios, explain the results of microsimulation models to clients in an accessible manner, and independently accomplish these tasks with minimal oversight.Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic scenarios.Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics, and demographics to assess the mobility needs of a community.Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports.Participate in meetings with clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders.Prepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations in a collaborative fashion.Serve as a task leader on small to mid-size projects.Skills & Abilities
A strong background in traffic modeling, task management, and supervision of professional staff where applicable.Substantial technical project experience and project management experience is a plus.Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.Self-motivated.Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports, and memoranda.The ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments.The ability to train, mentor, and lead staff on a wide range of project assignments.Excel in working in a team environment.Experience with PTV Vissim, ideally with a demonstrated history of developing and calibrating multiple complex Vissim models.Experience with PTV VISWALK and VISUM preferred.Experience with other traffic microsimulation tools such as Aimsun or Sim Traffic is a plus.Experience with travel demand modeling software TransCAD and CUBE/Voyager.Qualifications
5+ years of professional transportation modeling experience required.8+ years of professional transportation modeling experience preferred.Bachelor's degree in transportation engineering/planning or related fields required (master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience).Strong microsimulation modeling and/or travel demand modeling capabilities required.Experience with HCS and Synchro preferred.Experience in the Massachusetts/New England region a plus.PE Licensure preferred.We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality.Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards.Focus on learning, development, and career growth.Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace.We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.#LI-DB2#LI-Hybrid
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Job Locations:US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston | US-MA-WorcesterID:
2024-4328Category:
EngineeringType:
Regular Full-TimeCareer Stage Type:
Experienced# of Openings:
1Overview
Transportation/Traffic Modeler - Analysis | Hybrid | Watertown, MA | Boston, MA | Worcester, MAVHB's growing Watertown, MA office is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Professional with strong modeling capabilities to join our Transportation Planning & Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a dynamic team of transportation planners and engineers on a variety of public, private, and institutional projects within a broad cross-section of markets, including real estate, municipal, state agencies, higher education, federal lands, and aviation. Our team uses its skills and experience to improve our communities with a sustainable, context-driven, and integrated project delivery approach.Responsibilities
Work within a team of professionals in developing mobility and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects.Develop and calibrate traffic microsimulation models to evaluate multiple scenarios, explain the results of microsimulation models to clients in an accessible manner, and independently accomplish these tasks with minimal oversight.Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic scenarios.Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics, and demographics to assess the mobility needs of a community.Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports.Participate in meetings with clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders.Prepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations in a collaborative fashion.Serve as a task leader on small to mid-size projects.Skills & Abilities
A strong background in traffic modeling, task management, and supervision of professional staff where applicable.Substantial technical project experience and project management experience is a plus.Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.Self-motivated.Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports, and memoranda.The ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments.The ability to train, mentor, and lead staff on a wide range of project assignments.Excel in working in a team environment.Experience with PTV Vissim, ideally with a demonstrated history of developing and calibrating multiple complex Vissim models.Experience with PTV VISWALK and VISUM preferred.Experience with other traffic microsimulation tools such as Aimsun or Sim Traffic is a plus.Experience with travel demand modeling software TransCAD and CUBE/Voyager.Qualifications
5+ years of professional transportation modeling experience required.8+ years of professional transportation modeling experience preferred.Bachelor's degree in transportation engineering/planning or related fields required (master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience).Strong microsimulation modeling and/or travel demand modeling capabilities required.Experience with HCS and Synchro preferred.Experience in the Massachusetts/New England region a plus.PE Licensure preferred.We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality.Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards.Focus on learning, development, and career growth.Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace.We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.#LI-DB2#LI-Hybrid
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