Fehr & Peers
Travel Demand Forecasting Specialist
Fehr & Peers, Petaluma, California, United States, 94954
Overview
Join Fehr & Peers as an experienced Travel Demand Forecasting Specialist and help create transportation solutions for communities across the US. We seek experts in travel demand forecasting and behavior analysis who thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
As leaders in the field of travel behavior forecasting, we use creative and intuitive approaches to address clients’ planning questions. Our specialists work with MPOs, municipalities, transit planning agencies, private and institutional developers, technology firms, and civil engineering companies to shape the future of transportation in the communities we serve.
Ideal candidates excel in developing and implementing travel demand and statistical models to analyze complex transportation issues. They manage tasks and projects with budgets ranging from $100 to $500K and consistently adapt conventional practices to provide tailored forecasting advice.
Responsibilities
Manage projects overseeing staff, deliverables, budget, and schedule
Develop high-quality staff and client relationships
Mentor and develop forecasting staff through projects and trainings
Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems dealing with all travel modes
Apply knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of transportation planning, travel demand forecasting, travel behavior analysis, and data analysis
Apply transportation forecasting software programs such as CUBE, Emme, TransCAD, and Visum to generate forecasts from a wide variety of models
Use statistical and data science software such as Python and R to collate, clean, and analyze large data sets
Use a variety of other software programs to help visualize forecasts for elected officials, managers, and other decision makers
Think both critically and intuitively through the progression of projects to clearly understand the results and identify insights as to how they are important to the big picture in each unique project
Participate in travel forecasting research through our Forecasting discipline group
Prepare papers and presentations for technical conferences
Support marketing efforts through preparation of scopes, cost proposals and participation in intelligence gathering activities
Qualifications
3-10 years of work experience in travel demand modeling and travel behavior forecasting (CUBE and TransCAD strongly preferred), and direct experience with regional models where we have openings is highly desirable (SACOG, SCAG, MTC, WFRC)
Master's or bachelor's degree in transportation, civil engineering, or related major
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with strong writing, verbal, non-verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to delegate work, manage small teams and oversee budgets
Experience with the development and application of four-step travel demand models, tour-based models, and activity-based models including knowledge of basic statistical concepts and data analysis techniques
Experience with big data for transportation analysis (Replica and StreetLight preferred)
Comfort with working beyond the model: understanding limitations, applying the big picture, and generating innovative ideas
Ability to translate the results of complex analysis to clients in appealing and intuitive ways
Computer and database programming and scripting skills such as Python, C++, R, VBA, Access, or similar and proficiency with GIS
Benefits Highlights
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Mentoring and Career Development programs
Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page
EEO Statement Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination Statement Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
AI Hiring Tools Notice We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Civil Engineering
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As leaders in the field of travel behavior forecasting, we use creative and intuitive approaches to address clients’ planning questions. Our specialists work with MPOs, municipalities, transit planning agencies, private and institutional developers, technology firms, and civil engineering companies to shape the future of transportation in the communities we serve.
Ideal candidates excel in developing and implementing travel demand and statistical models to analyze complex transportation issues. They manage tasks and projects with budgets ranging from $100 to $500K and consistently adapt conventional practices to provide tailored forecasting advice.
Responsibilities
Manage projects overseeing staff, deliverables, budget, and schedule
Develop high-quality staff and client relationships
Mentor and develop forecasting staff through projects and trainings
Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems dealing with all travel modes
Apply knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of transportation planning, travel demand forecasting, travel behavior analysis, and data analysis
Apply transportation forecasting software programs such as CUBE, Emme, TransCAD, and Visum to generate forecasts from a wide variety of models
Use statistical and data science software such as Python and R to collate, clean, and analyze large data sets
Use a variety of other software programs to help visualize forecasts for elected officials, managers, and other decision makers
Think both critically and intuitively through the progression of projects to clearly understand the results and identify insights as to how they are important to the big picture in each unique project
Participate in travel forecasting research through our Forecasting discipline group
Prepare papers and presentations for technical conferences
Support marketing efforts through preparation of scopes, cost proposals and participation in intelligence gathering activities
Qualifications
3-10 years of work experience in travel demand modeling and travel behavior forecasting (CUBE and TransCAD strongly preferred), and direct experience with regional models where we have openings is highly desirable (SACOG, SCAG, MTC, WFRC)
Master's or bachelor's degree in transportation, civil engineering, or related major
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with strong writing, verbal, non-verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to delegate work, manage small teams and oversee budgets
Experience with the development and application of four-step travel demand models, tour-based models, and activity-based models including knowledge of basic statistical concepts and data analysis techniques
Experience with big data for transportation analysis (Replica and StreetLight preferred)
Comfort with working beyond the model: understanding limitations, applying the big picture, and generating innovative ideas
Ability to translate the results of complex analysis to clients in appealing and intuitive ways
Computer and database programming and scripting skills such as Python, C++, R, VBA, Access, or similar and proficiency with GIS
Benefits Highlights
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Mentoring and Career Development programs
Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page
EEO Statement Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination Statement Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
AI Hiring Tools Notice We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Civil Engineering
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