Data Scientist — AI/ML for Smart Mobility (Remote)

AECOM; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Data Scientist in Chicago, IL to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions across transportation systems. You will build and validate models, manage data pipelines, and deliver insights through dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Applicants should have a solid background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning, plus proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques (regression, classification, clustering, time-series, optimization).
• End‑to‑end data solutions: ingestion, transformation, modeling, insight delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions.
• Build, validate, and optimize statistical and ML models.
• Develop data pipelines and analytics platforms for transportation systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Programming

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Data visualization

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics/CS/DS

Master's degree in Business Analytics/CS/DS

Tools

Python

R

SQL

C++

JavaScript

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Data Scientist in Chicago, IL to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions across transportation systems. You will build and validate models, manage data pipelines, and deliver insights through dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Applicants should have a solid background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning, plus proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.