Microsimulation Transport Modeller - Melbourne

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Microsimulation Transport Modeller - Melbourne. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
• Friendly working environment across the business

About SMEC

SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 10,000 dedicated people working across a network of 100 offices in 40 countries.

SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.

Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world.

Further information about SMEC:

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The role

We are currently seeking a talented Microsimulation Transport/Traffic Modeller to work closely with our other specialists in providing professional transport analytics services and client-centred advice.

The successful candidate will be involved in the development of transport models and by extracting insights from big data sets to support Transport Modelling capability in VIC and for other complementary teams in SMEC. The role is based in our Melbourne office and can involve national travel on a project basis.

With a minimum of 2-5 years’ commercial experience in transport modelling, data science and/or programming, you will play a key role in:

• Analysing a broad range of complex transport data, often using GIS, transport models and analytics software
• Contribute to the modelling of traffic and transport solutions, under the guidance of experienced transport/traffic modellers and project managers
• Telling the ‘story’ behind the data and influence SMEC’s current and future infrastructure projects
• Monitor and manage work priorities to deliver projects in a timely manner, with a focus on development of tools to assist in the delivery of common project tasks
• Ensure quality of transport modelling work is of the highest standard and integrity to attain and maintain internal and external client relationships and rapport
• Assist in the preparation of expressions of interest, tender submissions and research papers

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Data Science/Programming or equivalent
• Experience in Python, Visual Basic, Alteryx, Tableau, JSON or the development / application of APIs (desirable)
• International or National practical experience in transport modelling using Vissim, Aimsun or equivalent 
• Knowledge of strategic modelling software such as Visum, EMME, Cube (nice to have)
• Able to communicate complex ideas which originate in data sets to peers, stakeholders and clients in written format and verbally
• Able to undertake infrequent travel domestically for short periods of time
• Ability to advise on concept designs of intersections and highways based on experience of traffic behaviours
• Experience with the provision of dashboards which are constructed on large data sets and which demonstrate data trends and convey a concise story

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be encouraged, welcomed and rewarded.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White, [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input.  Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.