Transport Modeller Job Description
Transport modeller
provides transport modelling support to a wide range of projects across Australia and New Zealand including full model development and reporting.
Transport Modeller Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Using major strategic transport modelling software packages such as EMME and Cube Voyager – including experience in model development, and experience in development of scripts and macros in these packages (some experience with BSTM or similar would be an advantage)
Knowledge in using AIMSUN, SIDRA, TRANSYT/LINSIG, and VISSIM
Using micro-simulation modelling (Aimsun/VISSUM) and intersection modelling (SIDRA) software packages
Attend meetings with clients and collaborators
You will work under minimal supervision within a defined area of responsibility
Designing, interpreting and presenting transport and travel surveys
Interpretation of modelling results and contributing to development of area wide or corridor transport strategies
Participating in public consultation initiatives
Assessing the transport effects and infrastructure requirements of new developments to support planning applications or to inform local authority development plans
Developing the initial design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure
Transport Modeller Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Transport Modeller
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the transport modeller job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Physics, Civil Engineering, Graduate, Technical, Science, Guidance
Skills for Transport Modeller
Desired skills for transport modeller include:
PARAMICS
VISSIM
EMME
TUBA and spreadsheet modelling to name a few
CUBE
Simulation software packages SATURN
AIMSUN
Tools and guidance and an awareness of the emerging focus on Wider Economic Impacts
Transport economic appraisal techniques
Computer programming
Desired experience for transport modeller includes:
Ability to prepare technical reports, specifications and calculations
Bachelor's degree in engineering or transport planning, or similar
All levels of experience applicable
Experience of using industry software tools
Experience of working with standard-industry transport guidance
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a transport planner / modeller
Transport Modeller Examples
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Transport Modeller Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a transport modeller. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for transport modeller
- You will partner with and provide high quality advice to clients on transportation matters and identify innovative leading solutions to their issues
- Work closely with internal and external clients to establish and maintain relationships marketing yourself as a specialist in your field
- Development of modelling scope, methodology and fee proposals and or tenders
- Documentation of modelling assumptions and findings
- Liaising with local, provincial and national authorities and clients as required in Southern and East Africa
- Provide transport modelling support to a wide range of projects including full model development and reporting
- Work with the team to identify innovative solutions to our client’s projects
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Experienced in using and/or managing projects that utilise a range of operational and network traffic modelling packages
- Experience in mentorship and development of staff
Qualifications for transport modeller
- Experience in delivering technically challenging project
- Contribution to supporting business development activities, including the writing of bid submissions and proposals would be highly advantageous
- Excellent communication, presentation and analysis skills
- Experience in strategic modelling platforms
- Experience in micro/meso-simulation modelling platforms
- A degree in a Transport Planning/ engineering related subject
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of transport modeller. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for transport modeller
- Modelling software experience using SATURN, VISUM, CUBE or Diadem
- Undertake and manage transport modelling tasks including, base model development, calibration / validation and forecasting elements
- Manage transport planning tasks and local modelling activities within projects
- Leading the delivery of commissions as Project Manager or Project Director and building excellent working relationships with a range of clients
- Supervising and guiding junior members of the team to promote technical excellence and commercial success
- As a member of the Transport Planning Leadership Team, working collaboratively with other team members to build our business and care for our people
- Developing and implementing team business plans, and input into client plans, where appropriate
- Influencing decisions on business requirements and team recruitment to respond to market opportunities
- Mentor graduates, impart your wisdom and check tasks undertaken by your colleagues
- You will also receive training in modelling-specific software, such as SATURN, DIADEM and VISUM
Qualifications for transport modeller
- Experience in using relevant strategic transport planning software packages and programming/scripting languages EMME, VISUM, TransCAD, Python, R etc
- Able to work within a small team of specialists larger project team building strong working relationships with colleagues and clients alike
- A degree in an analytical background, such as mathematics, economics, geography or engineering
- A masters degree or PhD in Transport Planning or engineering is desirable
- Good knowledge and familiarity with key guidance documents, such as WebTAG
- Studying in a related field Bachelor degree of Civil Engineering, Planning, Geography or Mathematics
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Our growing company is hiring for a transport modeller. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transport modeller
- Project delivery experience including programme, commercial and financial management
- Experience developing robust models to support business cases and scheme assessments
- Survey design, survey management and data analysis skills
- Prior experience supporting junior team members in their career including transferring knowledge and applying transport models
- Expertise in Geographic Information System (GIS), MAPINFO or ARC
- Ideally you will have previously been involved in business development activities and have a strong understand of the wider transport planning/ engineering environment
- BSc/MSc degree or A-Levels (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics or Engineering
- An interest in both numerical modelling and the transportation industry
- Assuming responsibility for management of medium and large-scale projects
- Working as part of multi-disciplinary project teams involved in the design and delivery of highway, transport and infrastructural projects
Qualifications for transport modeller
- An interest in the traffic/transportation sector
- Demonstratable experience working in high performing teams
- A desire to develop and grow technical skills in the professional field
- A numerate degree
- Complete your degree in 2018
- Communicate exceptionally well
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Our company is hiring for a transport modeller. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for transport modeller
- A high standard of professionalism with a “can-do” approach
- Ability to work as part of team & be proactive
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships internally & externally
- Compliance with health, safety, environment & other statutory requirements relevant to this role
- Delivery of a wide range of strategic transport projects across the UK
- Support and advise a team working on a variety of transport planning projects
- Preparation and use of a wide range of transport models
- Development of scheme reports
- Development of bids
- Project Management including budgeting and forecasting
Qualifications for transport modeller
- Be able to commence on 27 November 2017 and work through to March 2018
- Understand impact of existing legislation, approval requirements processes to be followed and standards to adhere to
- Develop transport modelling skills within SA by mentoring and guiding junior staff
- Keep abreast of developments in data collection, analysis methods, traffic modelling software and best practice in integration with other disciplines
- Have a keen interest in the future of transport, technology and information and the impact these will have on modelling and transport planning
- Maintain modelling standards and initiate system changes if and when necessary and update modelling licenses
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Our company is hiring for a transport modeller. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transport modeller
- Assistance in business development activities
- Assistance in innovation initiatives
- Participating in or leading strategic multi-modal modelling and/or highway modelling projects
- Project and task involvement or management on modelling projects to include survey programmes, model development, calibration, validation, demand forecasting and economic appraisal
- Liaise with clients and other project stakeholders
- Numerical degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent ideally within a transport related discipline
- Excellent report writing and communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to communicate complex concepts in a way that everyone understands
- Modelling techniques
- Programming a plus – particularly in Python, R, C++ or VBA
- Timeliness and accuracy in completing tasks
Qualifications for transport modeller
- Present at conferences and connect to the South Africa modelling community
- Professionally qualified individual
- About 6 years post qualification experience in transport planning, development planning or modelling or a combination as a consultant
- Effective communicator both in oral presentations and in the writing of technical reports for authorities and clients
- Good team worker with concern for effectiveness, efficiency and quality strong planning / organisational skills
- Practical in approach to problem identification and solution development