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Transportation Data Scientist

ERG

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 72000 - 92000

Posted: 15 August 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERGs Clean Transportation Group is seeking a Transportation Data Scientist to join our dynamic team focused on the analysis and modeling of activity and emissions of on-road vehicles as well as off-road sources.

Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting large transportation-related datasets conducting emissions modeling to assess policy impacts developing and supporting custom software and database applications to support client needs communicating ERGs work to technical and policy audiences and interfacing directly with clients. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of direct experience developing and supporting analytical tools conducting vehicle emissions modeling and engaging with stakeholders at local national and international levels.

The candidate should have direct experience programming with Python SQL and R; working with software platforms including GitHub Azure DevOps ArcGIS Anaconda Tableau; and using the EPA MOVES and FAA Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) models.

Job Description:

Develop maintain and enhance transportation emissions modeling tools and resources for use at global national and state/local scales
Analyze large transportation activity and emissions datasets using Python SQL and R and other applications to support research and policy initiatives
Design and implement web-based dashboards and to communicate results and support decision-making by federal state and local policymakers
Conduct emissions and air quality scenario analyses of emissions reduction measures using EPAs MOVES model
Lead or support user-testing sessions gather feedback and iterate on tool design and functionality
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage relationships with project sponsors
Document and present results of analyses and project tasks to clients and technical audiences in workshops and forums
Support other Clean Transportation Group projects as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

$72000 - $92000 a year

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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