Transport Modeller

What Skills and Qualifications are needed? A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Economics, or a related discipline, and/or 1-3 years of equivalent work experience Demonstrable experience with computer programming (preferably Python and/or R) Strong and proven background in statistics and data analysis Strong oral and technical writing communication skills Excellent attention to detail A great fit working within our close-knit team culture Knowledge of travel demand model design and application, including experience with activity-based models and platforms Proficiency with travel demand modelling software (EMME, VISUM, TransCAD, Cube) Experience in meso/microscopic traffic simulations (Aimsun, VISSIM, Viswalk, DYNAMEQ, Synchro, Sidra, HCS) Experience with GIS Experience applying statistical analyses for model estimation and calibration Experience building and applying machine learning models Experience with data visualization front-end development using HTML, CSS, and common web libraries and frameworks MICROSIMULATION RESPONSIBILITIES Compiling and analyzing transportation data; Undertaking transportation studies, including complex traffic operations studies including capacity analysis using modeling tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, Aimsun Next; Conduct traffic impact studies, traffic signal and intersection improvement evaluations, traffic management plan evaluations and safety reviews; Liaising with team members; Preparing technical reports; Other duties as assigned/required. Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering from an accredited university; Excellent attention to detail Proficiency in traffic simulation modelling (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, Aimsun Next, SYDRA, ARCADY) and travel demand modelling (EMME, TransCAD); Skills and experience in traffic engineering; specifically travel demand forecasting, traffic operations analysis, and safety analysis; Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and in a team environment; Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; including the ability to prepare and present complex technical reports, research and analysis; Ability to develop analysis tools, applications, and macros using computer programming (e.g. VBA, Python, C#, etc.) would be an asset. BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.