Travel Demand Modeler/Developer

About the Role

The Transportation Engineer/Planner will use Visum, TransCAD, QGIS, R, Python and Generative AI tools to create and update model data and code. Responsibilities include assembling data for model validation, producing long‑range travel forecasts, documenting results, and developing GIS databases and scripts with SQL, Python or R. Analytical research and statistical analysis will be applied to address model shortcomings and recommend improved approaches. • Apply and enhance statewide tour‑based and regional travel demand models using Visum, TransCAD, QGIS, R, and Python. • Validate models, generate long‑range travel forecasts, and document results for toll‑road project evaluations. • Develop and maintain GIS databases and automation scripts (SQL, Python, R) for data processing and integration. • Conduct research and statistical analysis to identify model shortcomings and recommend improvements. • Prepare technical reports and present modeling outcomes to clients, conferences, and stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸travel modeling
• ▸model validation
• ▸gis database
• ▸automation scripts
• ▸statistical analysis
• ▸technical reporting

What You Bring

AECOM is seeking a talented Transportation Engineer or Planner to support our contract with Florida's Turnpike Enterprise in Ocoee, Florida. The role involves applying the newly developed statewide tour‑based model and regional travel demand models, handling model enhancements, data updates, code maintenance, and project application requests for innovative toll‑road evaluations. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field, and at least four years of relevant experience. Candidates must understand disaggregate choice demand modeling, be proficient in programming (Python, R, C++ preferred), and have experience with travel‑demand software such as Cube, TransCAD, or Visum. Knowledge of GIS, database analysis, and advanced planning and data‑science techniques is required, with cloud and version‑control experience considered a plus. Preferred candidates possess strong technical writing and verbal communication skills for presenting modeling results to stakeholders and conferences, and may hold a Master’s degree in a related discipline. Familiarity with AI‑assisted coding, version‑control systems, and web‑app development is advantageous. AECOM welcomes all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship may be available for current visa holders. Relocation assistance is offered for this position. • Required: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning, ≥4 years experience, proficiency in Python/R, GIS, and travel‑demand software (Cube, TransCAD, Visum). • Preferred: Master’s degree, strong technical writing and presentation skills, familiarity with AI‑assisted coding, version control, and cloud/web technologies.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸4+ years
• ▸python
• ▸gis
• ▸cube
• ▸version control

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package can include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, and various voluntary perks. Working at AECOM means joining a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions, offering groundbreaking projects, cutting‑edge technology, and award‑winning training programs to expand technical and leadership expertise. Our inclusive workplace values respect, collaboration, and community, giving you the freedom to thrive in a world of opportunity. The position is based on‑site in Ocoee, FL (Turnpike Milepost 263) within the Transportation business line of AECOM Technical Services Inc., offering a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 per year. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, and relocation assistance.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time