Geospatial Transportation Analyst

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Geospatial Transportation Analyst to transform complex geospatial data into clear insights for infrastructure and environmental projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners, and data scientists to collect, analyze, and visualize geospatial data that supports transportation planning and environmental outcomes.

The role focuses on producing dashboards and maps, documenting data sources, QA/QC, and ensuring repeatable workflows while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years geospatial experience; or 2–4 years with a Master’s.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform descriptive, exploratory, and applied data analysis to summarize trends, develop metrics, and prepare outputs for reports, presentations, and decision-making
• Collect, clean, validate, and document datasets from a variety of sources, including data quality checks
• Develop dashboards, maps, charts, and other decision-support tools that communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Document data sources, assumptions, QA/QC processes, and analytical methods, and support repeatable workflows, templates, and basic automation
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners, and data scientists to support project delivery

Skills

Data analysis

Python

SQL

R

Excel

Data visualization

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

ArcGIS Dashboards

Tableau

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our team as a Geospatial Transportation Analyst and play a key role in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights for our clients. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and data scientists to collect, analyze, and visualize geospatial data that supports infrastructure, planning, transportation, and environmental projects.

What You’ll Do

• Perform descriptive, exploratory, and applied data analysis to summarize trends, develop metrics, and prepare outputs for reports, presentations, and decision-making
• Collect, clean, validate, and document datasets from a variety of sources, including data quality checks
• Develop dashboards, maps, charts, and other decision-support tools that communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Document data sources, assumptions, QA/QC processes, and analytical methods, and support repeatable workflows, templates, and basic automation
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners, and data scientists to support project delivery

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, GIS, Geography, Planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years of related geospatial experience, or 2 - 4 years with a Master’s degree
• Proficiency in analysis tools and languages such as Python, SQL, R, and Excel
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, ArcGIS Dashboards, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Experience supporting client-facing consulting or project-based analytical work preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As set forth in Burgess & Niple’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.