Transportation modeler

Transportation Modeler

Buro Happold Cities is seeking a Transportation Modeler to join our Mobility team and contribute to mobility projects for public and private clients across the U.S. and internationally. The role involves supporting a range of mobility initiatives, including strategic planning, master planning, pedestrian flow studies, and other technical studies across multiple scales—from regional networks to corridor-level interventions.

The Transportation Modeler will actively apply traffic engineering principles and modeling tools to inform planning decisions and help shape sustainable, equitable mobility solutions. We strongly encourage candidates with a demonstrated understanding of—and interest in—the role mobility planning and engineering play in addressing the climate crisis and advancing racial and social equity. 

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. 

Your next role

Responsibilities:
Work closely with a cross-functional team of planners, designers, and engineers to deliver transportation studies across the U.S. and internationally. Work in a creative, collaborative environment alongside architects and planners, with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking and integrated design.

Contribute to a wide range of master planning efforts focused on complete streets, intersections, traffic analysis, pedestrian flows, visibility and safety, transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, parking, and transportation demand management (TDM). 

Bring experience in traffic engineering, operations analysis, and forecasting to support multimodal transportation planning and modeling. Conduct traffic analyses using software such as Vissim and other microsimulation tools, along with GIS for spatial analysis. Apply knowledge of the four-step transportation modeling process—trip generation, trip distribution, mode share, and route assignment—to inform planning decisions. Familiarity with pedestrian modeling software like Viswalk is preferred but not required.

Lead transportation modeling efforts. Develop traffic models to identify and define mitigation measures, support the conceptual design of roads and intersections, and contribute to the design of transportation facilities. Conduct parking studies by calculating demand, evaluating shared parking opportunities, and developing strategies to reduce parking needs and reliance on new infrastructure.

Present and illustrate complex transportation concepts through visualizations, maps, and diagrams. Analyze and visualize data from various sources to support informed decision-making and develop actionable recommendations. Present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and responsiveness throughout the planning and engagement process.

Your skills and experience

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience with the four-step transportation model: trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and route assignment 
• Experience with traffic modelling tools (Vissim preferred)
• Experience with parking demand models
• Experience or familiarity with CAD tools and GIS software 
• Experience or familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and graphic design skills
• The following are not required but strongly preferred: 
• Experience with or willingness to be trained in crowd analysis and people flow modelling (e.g., Viswalk).
• Experience or interest in conducting Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) analysis 

Qualifications:

• 2-4+ years of transportation engineering / modeling experience 
• Experience working with large transportation datasets 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills 
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve complex transportation challenges 
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks 
• Ability to work independently on traffic modeling tasks with minimal supervision

What we offer

• Salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 this will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience

• Generous benefits package 
• Annual discretionary bonus 
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays 
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working & summer hours 
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associate renewals and exam fees 
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives 
• Access to wide range of learning and development opportunities 
• Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 

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