University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

Transportation Engineer

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Tennessee

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Under general supervision, is responsible for Transportation Modeling and Planning work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
  • An employee in this classification acts as an assistant to team lead for a unit responsible for transportation modeling and planning duties. An incumbent may be assigned to work in any area of transportation modeling or planning and may participate in the varied development, monitoring, and coordination of transportation modeling or planning projects. This role requires considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles, methods, and practices of 4-Step travel demand models.
  • This position is supervised by the Forecasting Supervisor but the position may work with other offices or as the primary contact on specific research projects and program tasks.
  • This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree with 2-3 years’ experience or masters degree with 1 year of experience required in a Civil or Industrial Engineering field or similar that field which focuses on travel demand modeling.
  • Excellent knowledge of Transportation Modeling, Travel Demand Models and Forecasting.
  • Knowledge of basic transportation/land use planning and civil engineering principles.
  • Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance a heavy workload based on project needs and deadlines.
  • Eagerness and ability to learn new and complex issues in a short time period.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.
  • Use of concise, efficient and effective interpersonal and communication skills - virtual, oral and written.