Transportation Analyst

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.  

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Transportation Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team in the New York City office. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in transportation engineering, statistics, math or economics. The team specializes in traffic and revenue forecasting for toll facilities across the United States, offering a unique blend of transportation engineering, planning, and economics expertise. We emphasize training, collaboration, and interpersonal connections, which are strengthened by working side-by-side with colleagues. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing traffic data and toll facility transaction data. 
• Conduct specialized toll facility analyses, including feasibility studies, investment-grade traffic and revenue studies, toll rate analyses, customer behavior assessments, net revenue evaluations, and toll diversion modeling.
• Perform transportation planning studies, traffic impact studies, traffic operations analyses, and speed studies.
• Develop plans for collecting traffic and toll facility transaction data.
• Create long-term traffic and revenue forecasts for toll roads.
• Draft technical memoranda and reports.
   

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with large databases, dashboard development, and related software such as Power BI, Tableau, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages (e.g., C, Java, Python).
• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Strong proficiency in standard business software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret technical findings and communicate them to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong interest in transportation planning and socioeconomics.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Transportation Planning, City and Regional Planning, Operations Research, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience is preferred. Previous internship experience a plus. 
• A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• EIT or AICP certification is a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.