Transportation Data Scientist

NextGenEnergyJobs; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERG seeks a data-and-modeling specialist to advance transportation emissions modeling and data analysis for federal, state, and commercial clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years of transportation data experience, and proficiency in Python/SQL/R along with GIS scripting. You will draft technical reports and present findings, contributing to policy development and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience working directly with transportation-related data and models
• Demonstrated experience in transportation emissions modeling (e.g., EPA MOVES, FAA AEDT) and data analysis
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and R; experience with web tool development and GIS scripting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience drafting technical reports and presenting findings
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and developing automated data pipelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Experience supporting policy development or technical working groups in transportation or environmental sectors
• Familiarity with economic and environmental modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working directly with government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Skills

Python

SQL

R

GIS scripting

Data analysis

Emissions modeling

Transportation data

Technical reporting

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

EPA MOVES

FAA AEDT

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience working directly with transportation-related data and models
• Demonstrated experience in transportation emissions modeling (e.g., EPA MOVES, FAA AEDT) and data analysis
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and R; experience with web tool development and GIS scripting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience drafting technical reports and presenting findings
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and developing automated data pipelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Experience supporting policy development or technical working groups in transportation or environmental sectors
• Familiarity with economic and environmental modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working directly with government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)