Engineer- Pedestrian Modelling

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Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Develop & calibrate passenger flow simulation models for transit projects.
14 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Office Full-Time
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
client engagement
model development
model validation
technical reporting
data integration
cross‑functional collaboration
  • Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, tailor simulation approaches, and provide technical support throughout implementation.
  • Mentor and support junior team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional development.
  • Monitor emerging trends and research in passenger behaviour and modelling techniques to continuously improve methodologies.
  • Prepare clear technical reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate modelling results and insights to clients and stakeholders.
  • Develop, calibrate, and maintain advanced passenger behaviour simulation models across multiple transportation modes, including rail, bus, air, and urban mobility systems.
  • Validate, test, and document simulation models to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
  • Apply both static and dynamic modelling techniques, integrating data-driven insights such as demographics, user preferences, and crowd dynamics to improve accuracy and realism.
  • Train and mentor junior staff.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—such as data scientists, software developers, and project managers—to integrate models into products and project deliverables.
  • Foster collaboration across WSP within India and globally.
What you bring
python
excel vba
matlab
massmotion
urban planning
passenger modelling
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  • Previous experience in performing passenger movement analysis in major transit facilities will be an asset.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or Excel with VBA.
  • Proven experience in developing passenger behavior simulation models within transportation, urban planning, or related industries.
  • Exposure to international delivery models and remote collaboration.
  • Familiarity with transportation systems, crowd dynamics, and human factors is highly advantageous.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, R) is a plus.
  • Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban/Transportation Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
  • International professional qualification, or eligibility to be registered as such.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Direct experience in both static and dynamic passenger modelling, such as Legion, Viswalk, and MassMotion will be an asset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex mathematical models and algorithms.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • employment subject to successful completion of a background verification (bgv) by a third‑party agency appointed by wsp india.
  • candidates must ensure all information and documents provided are accurate and complete for wsp india and its bgv partner.
Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
  • Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
  • Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
  • Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
  • Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Culture + Values
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
Environment + Sustainability
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
  • Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
  • Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI content per instruction.
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Engineer- Pedestrian Modelling at Wsp in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India