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Travel Demand Forecasting Specialist
Fehr & Peers / Los Angeles or Irvine, CA
Posted on: March 11, 2019
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
Travel Demand Forecasting Specialist
Southern California
Our forecasting group works collaboratively with a diverse set of clients throughout Southern California and is committed to providing transportation solutions that improve communities. We’re seeking an experienced professional who specializes in travel demand forecasting and travel behavior analysis and is interested in:
Developing and applying travel demand models to analyze and solve challenging transportation problems.
Evolving and transforming conventional practices to consistently provide our clients with the best forecasting advice.
Solving problems and continually learning in a collaborative yet entrepreneurial environment.
More About the Role
Our travel demand forecasting specialists will make a significant contribution to our success in transforming transportation consulting. This is a full- or part-time position in our Los Angeles or Orange County offices that offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Beyond that, Fehr & Peers is an extraordinary place to work.
- Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems dealing with all travel modes
- Use TransCAD and a variety of software programs effectively and make timely and informed recommendations to elected officials, managers and other decision makers
- Manage projects and develop high quality internal and client relationships
- Apply knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of transportation planning, travel demand forecasting, travel behavior analysis, and data analysis
- Participate in travel forecasting research through our Forecasting and Operations discipline group
- Prepare papers and presentations for technical conferences
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Qualifications
- 5+ years of work experience in travel demand modeling (TransCAD strongly preferred)
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in transportation or civil engineering or related major
- Communicate clearly and concisely, with strong writing, verbal, non-verbal, and presentation skills
- Have experience with development and application of four-step travel demand models, tour-based models, and activity-based models including knowledge of basic statistical concepts and data analysis techniques
- Computer and database programming skills (Python, C++, R, Access or similar) and proficiency with GIS
- Professional license or certification preferred (e.g. PE, AICP, PTP)
Application Instructions
Apply Here
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, Fehr & Peers welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
