Sustainable Transportation Co-op: Data, GIS & Emissions Planning

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites applications for a Sustainable Transportation Co-op for Spring 2027. The role supports planning activities toward a lower-emission, climate-resilient transportation system.

You will work on datasets, geospatial analysis, and reporting while developing a broad set of transportation planning skills. Ideal candidates communicate well, manage projects, and write clearly for briefings and decks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a small team and take initiative.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Clear writing for reports, briefings, and slide decks.
• Experience with GIS data and spatial analysis.
• Interest in transportation planning and public policy.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with relevant datasets and analytical tools.
• Work on topics including EV charging demand and emissions impact analyses.
• Perform geospatial analysis using internal MassDOT transportation modeling tools and data.
• Document methodologies and prepare summary slide decks, briefings, and reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Technical writing

MS Office

GIS data

Quantitative data analysis

Transportation policy interest

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

MS Excel

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites applications for a Sustainable Transportation Co-op for Spring 2027. The role supports planning activities toward a lower-emission, climate-resilient transportation system.

You will work on datasets, geospatial analysis, and reporting while developing a broad set of transportation planning skills. Ideal candidates communicate well, manage projects, and write clearly for briefings and decks.