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HNTB

Transportation Data Scientist

Downers Grove, IL

$74K - $139K/yr

You'll explore data from various sources, discover patterns and previously hidden insights to ... Our team supports all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key ...

kubota

Sr. Transportation Analyst

Grapevine, TX · On-site

Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements. * Develop strategic, data-driven recommendations to support transportation initiatives and ...

kubota

Sr. Transportation Analyst

Grapevine, TX · On-site

Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements. * Develop strategic, data-driven recommendations to support transportation initiatives and ...

kubota

Sr. Transportation Analyst

Grapevine, TX

Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements. * Develop strategic, data-driven recommendations to support transportation initiatives and ...

kubota

Sr. Transportation Analyst

Grapevine, TX · On-site

Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements. * Develop strategic, data-driven recommendations to support transportation initiatives and ...

Kubota

Sr. Transportation Analyst

Grapevine, TX · On-site

Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements. * Develop strategic, data-driven recommendations to support transportation initiatives and ...

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New York, NY

$85K - $100K/yr

PitchBook's Data Analyst works with private markets transaction data to develop meaningful insights ... Monthly transportation stipend *Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are ...

PitchBook Data

Data Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

PitchBook's Data Analyst works with private markets transaction data to develop meaningful insights ... Monthly transportation stipend *Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Transportation Data Analyst’s daily responsibilities often include collecting, cleaning, and analyzing transportation-related datasets to identify trends or inefficiencies. You’ll develop reports and visualizations to communicate findings to both technical teams and management, and may be involved in designing or improving predictive models for traffic flow, route optimization, or safety analysis. Collaboration is common, as you’ll frequently work alongside transportation planners, engineers, and IT professionals to support data-driven decision-making. Activities may also include monitoring data quality, integrating new data sources, and staying current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.

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A Transportation Data Analyst collects, processes, and analyzes transportation-related data to improve efficiency, safety, and planning. They use tools like Excel, SQL, and Python to interpret traffic patterns, optimize routes, and evaluate infrastructure projects. Their insights help government agencies, logistics companies, and transit organizations make data-driven decisions. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of transportation systems.

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Success as a Transportation Data Analyst requires strong analytical ability, proficiency in data analysis, and a solid understanding of transportation systems, typically backed by a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as statistics, mathematics, or transportation engineering. Expertise in tools like SQL, Python, GIS software, and data visualization platforms, as well as familiarity with transportation planning models, is highly valued and sometimes supported by specialized certifications. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills enable analysts to translate complex data into actionable insights for varied stakeholders. These competencies are vital to ensuring informed decision-making and operational efficiency in transportation planning and management.

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Transportation Data Scientist

Transportation Data Scientist

HNTB

Downers Grove, IL

$74K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure and transportation projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
In this age of disruption, organizations need to navigate the future with confidence by tapping into the power of Big Data, data sciences, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our clients deal with massive amounts of structured and unstructured data which opens up new opportunities for you to apply your analytical skills to respond to complex questions and needs by digging into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You'll explore data from various sources, discover patterns and previously hidden insights to address business problems, develop compelling data visualizations, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn that set of disparate data points into objective answers to help senior leadership make informed decisions.
The HNTB Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) team is responsible for developing advanced analytics products, applying data visualization and statistical programming tools to enterprise data in order to advance and enable the key mission outcomes for our clients. Our team supports all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key business questions through data collection and ETL, working closely with a team of subject matter experts, and from performing analyses and using a wide range of statistical, machine learning, artificial intelligence and applied mathematical techniques to deliver insights to decision-makers. Our practitioners give special attention to the interplay between data and the business processes that produce it and the decision-makers that consume insights.

What You'll Do:

  • Analyzes large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
  • Builds and validates predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to define problem statements and data requirements.
  • Develops and maintains data pipelines and model deployment workflows.
  • Conducts A/B testing and evaluates model performance.
  • Mentors junior team members and contributes to knowledge sharing.
  • Presents findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, computer engineering, or information systems and 2 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, computer engineering, or information systems and 1 years of relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 6 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, R or SQL.
  • Experience with data analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Snowflake, or similar tools
  • Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.

What We Prefer:

  • 6+ years of experience as a data scientist or data engineer utilizing languages such as Python, R, SQL, Scala, and Java
  • Experience working in a consulting environment
  • Previous Transportation Industry experience
  • Hybrid work environment experience
  • Ability to travel

Additional Information

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The approximate pay range for Illinois is $81,859.63 - $122,789.44. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $74,417.85 - $139,533.46. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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