Data Scientist - Mid Level - Transportation focus

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a full-time, Data Scientist proficient in Data Analysis, Geospatial data analysis, and statistical modeling to provide Data Analytics support for transportation projects across several of Moffatt & Nichol’s business areas. This position will be primarily remote-based, with occasional office and client travel required. Moffatt & Nichol’s transportation and Data Analytics team supports a broad range of engineering and planning projects throughout the country and data staff have the opportunity to work and gain experience in many different practice areas, according to business needs.

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Perform advanced data analytics and Statistical modeling, including the use of big data analytics working with large static and near real time streaming data sources
• Meet with team members and clients to determine appropriate approaches to data analytics, including defining performance measures and statistical analysis
• Create and generate detailed reports, documentation, and user interactive dashboard based on data analytics, including GIS and PowerBI
• Manage and monitor cloud based data analytics platform(s), such as Databricks or others, for the purpose of providing efficient data analytics
• Promotes the success of the team through individual initiative, cooperation to achieve common goals and accommodation to change 
• Research best practices in data management and analytics and remain current with industry trends and innovation
• Oversee project and task development, including providing support to junior level professionals
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, statistical analysis, GIS, planning, geography or a related field; required
• 10+ years of related experience, with 5+ focused in data science; required
• 5+ years of experience in Transportation engineering consulting; required
• Ability to analyze transportation data sources and identify performance metrics in speed performance, travel patterns, and other key metric areas
• Experience in evaluating and developing statistical models and pipelines across data metrics
• Exceptional communication skills used when meeting with officials, clients, and other team members
• Experience utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software to conduct analysis and develop maps and dashboards
• Experience working in various database software programs including Microsoft Suite
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire