DVRPC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the greater Philadelphia urban area, responsible for coordinating transportation planning throughout the nine-county region. The Office of Travel Trends and Forecasts and the Office of Travel Modeling maintain DVRPC’s regional travel simulation models and apply the models to a variety of highway and transit alternatives analysis to evaluate the impacts and benefits of regional policies and transportation investments. The intern will assist DVRPC’s engineers and planners with the data integration for model development and technical analysis for model application. This is an excellent opportunity to gain “hands on” computer modeling experience.
Responsibilities
Assist with data collection, cleaning, and processing
Assist with the development, validation, and application of models
Set-up and run models and post-processing tools
QA/QC model output, and de-bugging
Summarize model output and data for inclusion in written reports
Perform related work as required
Qualifications
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills
Hands-on experience with Python, R, or other programming languages
Ability to work in small teams, under the direction of more senior staff
Knowledge of travel demand forecasting software is desired
Knowledge of GIS software is desired.
Knowledge of Microsoft Access, SQL, or other database programs is desired
Knowledge of traffic simulation software, such as VISSIM, is a bonus
Availability
This position requires a commitment of up to 37.5 hours per week.
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Additional Salary Information: Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Students with Work-Study funding are encouraged to apply.
About Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is dedicated to uniting the region's elected officials, planning professionals and the public with a common vision of making a great region even greater. Shaping the way we live, work and play, DVRPC builds consensus on improving transportation, promoting smart growth, protecting the environment and enhancing the economy.
We serve a diverse region of nine counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer in New Jersey. DVRPC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Greater Philadelphia Region - leading the way to a better future.
