Quant Analyst Internship Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

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 Portland, OR office. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in transportation engineering or planning. 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 value 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 developing, maintaining, and applying travel demand models.
• Process and analyze large transportation datasets, including traffic counts, transit ridership, origin-destination data, and toll transactions.
• Support travel demand model calibration, validation, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare model inputs, execute model scenarios, and summarize results for reports and presentations.
• Utilize modeling software and tools such as Cube, TransCAD, VISUM, or similar platforms.
• Automate data processing and analysis workflows using Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Collaborate with senior modelers, planners, and engineers on technical tasks and project deliverables.
• Develop technical manuals and draft technical memorandums specifically related to modeling processes

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with data analysis using Python, R, SQL, or MATLAB.
• Experience with transportation software such as VISSIM, Cube, TransCAD, VISUM, HCS, Synchro, or Legion.
• Experience working with large databases, dashboard development, and related software (Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or GeoPandas.
• Understanding of travel demand modeling concepts and typical application procedures.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple assignments concurrently.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, City and Regional Planning, Operations Research, or a related field. Advanced degrees (master's or PhD) are considered a plus.
• Minimum of 1 years of professional experience is preferred. Previous internship experience a plus.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) license, successful completion of the FE exam, or ability to obtain EIT within six months of employment.

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.