Senior Transportation Data Analyst (Part-Time)

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 170,271,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Atlanta, GA seeks a Senior Transportation Data Analyst to support transportation projects across the Southeast. You will turn complex transportation data into actionable insights for street, highway, and multimodal infrastructure to improve mobility and communities in Georgia.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document methods and findings, and mentor junior analysts. The role emphasizes data analytics maturity and client engagement with GDOT and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Statistics, Geography, or related ABET-accredited degree.
• 15+ years delivering data analysis insights for large transportation projects (GDOT or state DOT).
• Strong collaboration across disciplines and project phases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project engineers and teams to organize, analyze, and interpret data for urban and rural transportation projects.
• Develop data-driven insights to inform project decisions and address client and community needs.
• Partner with digital teams to create accessible data and analytics solutions for clients and stakeholders.
• Document analytical approaches, findings, and recommendations to support project delivery and decision-making.
• Mentor and support the technical development of junior analysts and designers.
• Contribute to transportation data analytics initiatives that support project and practice growth.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Mentoring

GIS

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering/Statistics/Geography

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

QGIS

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Thriving communities. Connected cities. At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that improve how people move and connect.

We're seeking a Senior Transportation Data Analyst to join our Atlanta, Georgia team and support transportation projects across the Southeast. In this role, you'll help deliver data-driven insights for street, highway, and multimodal infrastructure projects that enhance mobility and strengthen communities throughout Georgia.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to transform complex transportation data into actionable project insights that support informed decision‑making. Your contributions will help advance critical infrastructure programs, strengthen client partnerships with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and other agencies, and support the continued growth of our transportation data and analytics capabilities across Georgia and the Southeast.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with project engineers and multidisciplinary teams to organize, analyze, and interpret data for urban and rural transportation projects
• Develop data‑driven insights that help inform project decisions and address client and community needs
• Partner with digital teams to create accessible data and analytics solutions for clients and stakeholders
• Document analytical approaches, findings, and recommendations to support project delivery and decision‑making
• Mentor and support the technical development of junior analysts and designers
• Contribute to transportation data analytics initiatives that support project and practice growth

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Statistics, Geography, or a related degree from an ABET‑accredited program (or equivalent)
• 15 or more years of experience delivering data analysis insights for mid‑to large‑scale transportation projects for GDOT or other state Departments of Transportation
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across disciplines and project phases

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working knowledge of GDOT data standards and processes, as well as local municipal criteria in Georgia
• Experience gathering data from multiple sources, including GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, or QGIS
• Established relationships with GDOT staff, local agencies, and transportation stakeholders throughout Georgia

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.

• Your health.
• Your well‑being.
• Your security.
• Your future.
• Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $156,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

Job posted on July 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.