Travel Demand Modeler - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an early-career Travel Demand Modeler for its Arlington, Virginia office. The position supports a diverse portfolio of transportation planning and modeling projects across the Mid-Atlantic and nationwide. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of approximately 10 modelers, supporting senior staff and contributing to model development, analysis, and project delivery. The role is suited to someone interested in developing technical expertise in travel demand modeling, data analysis, and modeling-related software tools, especially dynamic traffic modeling or Activity-Based Modeling (ABM), and curious about coding and software development, including Python and/or C++. This is a hybrid position, with flexibility depending on project needs. The posting describes career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027, but also states that this opportunity is available to start immediately. The hiring event is invitation-only and takes place in Arlington on November 18 and 19, with a networking mixer and interviews at the Arlington office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic programming experience in Python, R, C++, or similar languages.
- Experience working with Excel and data analysis techniques.
- Exposure to GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Relevant experience, including internships or academic research.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Exposure to travel demand modeling tools.
- Interest in developing coding and analytical skills.
- Academic or project exposure to Activity-Based Models (ABM), dynamic traffic modeling, or network analysis.
- Familiarity with or interest in COG/TPB travel demand models (Gen2 or Gen3) or travel modeling applications for MPOs or DOTs.
- Learning or using C++ for modeling applications.
- Ability to write efficient, well-structured code.
- Exposure to big data sources (RITIS, StreetLight, Replica, TomTom), visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
- Interest in modeling workflows, automation, and emerging tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, calibration, validation, and application of trip-based and/or activity-based travel demand models.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining travel demand models and related tools.
- Support application of mode choice models and discrete choice frameworks.
- Contribute to analyses using dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) and multimodal modeling approaches.
- Assist with data preparation, model inputs, and performance evaluation.
- Support troubleshooting of model runs and help resolve technical issues.
- Help ensure the quality, consistency, and reproducibility of modeling outputs.
- Contribute to integration of modeling tools, scripts, and workflows.
- Assist senior staff with technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, and analysts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Award-winning training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
