Travel Modeling Intern
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Mountainland Association of Governments
Orem, UT, US
Summary
The intern will support the Analytics division by preparing regional travel demand model input files and processing land use and transportation data. They will also produce high-quality maps and datasets to support regional forecasting and planning efforts for stakeholders.
Job Description
Travel Modeling Intern
Planning - Orem, Utah (In-Person)
Applications Due: Aug 24th
Job Summary:
The Travel Modeling Intern will provide support to the Analytics division in the MAG Planning Department. MAG’s Planning Department oversees transportation planning, programming, policy, data analytics, and community planning for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in Utah County and the Rural Planning Organization (RPO) in Summit and Wasatch Counties, providing a forum for discussion and cooperation among local government representatives concerning region-wide issues.
This role involves preparing and updating regional travel demand model input files in Bentley’s Cube software, as well as other GIS data, maps, and tools to support regional forecasting and planning efforts. Tasks may also include data processing tasks in Python, R, Excel, or other data analysis software packages. Further tasks will involve running model scenarios and processing results for communication to broader stakeholders.
This is a part-time, up to 19 hours per week position expected to last no more than 6 months. Resume and cover letter must be submitted at mountainland.bamboohr.com/careers
Responsibilities:
- Prepare input GIS data for the MAG forecasting models, which influence population projections and projects included in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
- Process and consolidate land use and transportation data for Summit, Utah, and Wasatch Counties.
- Prepare transportation network input files for travel model scenario development purposes.
- Run and process regional travel demand model scenarios.
- Produce high-quality maps and datasets intended for key stakeholders.
- Support GIS needs in other divisions in the MAG Planning Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Working towards a BS or MS degree in geography, urban planning, civil engineering, statistics, data science, or other related discipline
- Experience working in Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
- An understanding of regional transportation and land use planning in Utah County
- Experience using Google Workspace
- Familiarity with programming tools (e.g., Python, R, HTML, etc.)
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn new skills and proactively consider solutions to complex problems.
- Proactive, detail-oriented attitude
- Availability to work an average of 19 hours per week
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) is an association of governments focused on Informed Aging, Community Development, and Planning for Growth in Utah, Wasatch, and Summit County.
MAG provides education, resources and services that empower aging adults and families to thrive at home and in our communities. Our focus on Informed Aging allows us to link older adults with much needed help through services provided by MAG or through referral to sister agencies. Noteworthy services that MAG provides directly include Meals on Wheels, case management services, Medicare counseling, caregiver education and support groups, as well as the HEAT energy assistance and Weatherization programs, just to name a few.
MAG’s community development role includes working with local communities by providing technical assistance, funding for various projects, small business loans, and other economic development resources.
Planning for Growth in our region includes helping our communities to understand population and employment increases, transportation demands, and environmental and social impacts of growth. MAG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Utah County and the Rural Planning Organization (RPO) for Wasatch County. Many of their projects are partnered with UDOT, UTA, and local jurisdictions.
Founded
1972
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Government Relations
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Orem, Utah
Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) is an association of governments focused on Informed Aging, Community Development, and Planning for Growth in Utah, Wasatch, and Summit County.
MAG provides education, resources and services that empower aging adults and families to thrive at home and in our communities. Our focus on Informed Aging allows us to link older adults with much needed help through services provided by MAG or through referral to sister agencies. Noteworthy services that MAG provides directly include Meals on Wheels, case management services, Medicare counseling, caregiver education and support groups, as well as the HEAT energy assistance and Weatherization programs, just to name a few.
MAG’s community development role includes working with local communities by providing technical assistance, funding for various projects, small business loans, and other economic development resources.
Planning for Growth in our region includes helping our communities to understand population and employment increases, transportation demands, and environmental and social impacts of growth. MAG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Utah County and the Rural Planning Organization (RPO) for Wasatch County. Many of their projects are partnered with UDOT, UTA, and local jurisdictions.
Founded
1972
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Government Relations
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Orem, Utah
