Travel Demand Modeler

WSP • San Jose, CA

78d • $90,800 - $129,800

About The Position

WSP is currently seeking a Travel Demand Modeler. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative and high-impact projects within our Advisory Services, Systems Analysis Group. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of modelers, planners, and data scientists, helping our clients make strategic, data-driven decisions that shape the future of transportation systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Data Science, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the development and application of travel demand models.
• Strong knowledge of travel behavior principles and travel demand forecasting methods.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data processing, model scripting, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with travel demand modeling software (e.g., Cube, TransCAD, and EMME).
• Experience building automated reporting, visualization and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny or other visualization tools).
• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar) for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with 2 years of experience or a PhD in a relevant field.
• Prior experience in a travel demand modeling consulting role.
• Experience developing and applying activity-based models (ABMs).
• Experience with data pipeline development, including cloud-based workflows and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, apply, and maintain state-of-the-art travel demand forecasting models, including regional and statewide model systems.
• Deliver data-driven insights to inform policy, planning, and infrastructure investment decisions, supporting strategic mobility planning.
• Integrate and analyze big data, household travel surveys, and emerging mobility datasets to improve models and analytical methods.
• Collaborate with public and private planning agencies nationwide, supporting high-stakes transportation projects.
• Translate complex data and model results into clear, compelling visualizations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment that values innovation, mentorship, and professional growth.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees