Travel Demand Modeler

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Travel Demand theories and applications, transportation engineering, data analysis, and modeling techniques, with a passion for solving complex transportation problems and improving travel experiences for communities. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, employee-owned firm with an exceptional workplace culture and excellent career advancement opportunities. This position can be based out of any of our offices in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, or Kentucky, and may have an opportunity for a hybrid/remote working arrangement.

 

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

 

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

 

CARDIA: Means "from the heart" - Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

 

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service. 

In this position, the candidate will:

• Develop and update Travel Demand models to forecast future transportation needs and trends.
• Utilize simulation modeling techniques to analyze traffic flows, congestion patterns, and transportation network performance.
• Conduct detailed data analysis using a variety of data sources to understand travel behavior, demographic trends, and land use patterns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate transportation planning efforts with urban development initiatives.
• Design and execute scenario-based simulations to evaluate the potential impact of transportation policies, infrastructure projects, and land use changes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on Travel Demand modeling methodologies, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and technical documents to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of transportation master plans, corridor studies, and other planning documents.
• May perform other duties associated with this role.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Economics or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience performing traffic analysis and modeling
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software such as TransCAD, VISUM, Cube Voyager, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and GIS software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to program in Python and/or R.
• Experience working on transportation planning projects for government agencies or consulting firms preferred.

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.