Modeler / Planner

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Modeler/Planner will work our Southeast teams (Atlanta, Orlando, Gulf Coast) to assemble and prepare data for model validation and long-range future year travel forecasts; conduct model validation to required accuracy standards; and prepare the documentation.

Responsibilities

• May perform complex analysis of spatial data using GIS technology (e.g., buffering, spatial overlays, distance calculations)
• May research and corrects complex problems with data using spatial and logical analyses.
• May convert GIS data to and from CAD software format on complex projects.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Robust technical and critical thinking skills.
• Skilled in industry standard engineering design and analysis systems (e.g., GIS, travel demand models, traffic simulation).
• Ability to perform sub area validation and able to write scripts to obtain needed specialized model outputs
• Ability to present modeling results for various stakeholders/clients, and model user groups
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 years of engineering experience, depending on level of education
• BS in Civil Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• EIT or PE, AICP licensure
• Experience with travel demand modeling software, such as Cube Voyager, TransCAD, and PTV VISUM
• Technical writing skills and technical presentation skills
  
  

W e are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
  
  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.