Eastern Research Group

Transportation Data Scientist

Eastern Research Group · Boston, MA
Boston, MA $72K–$92K Posted 2026-08-13
Salary
$72K–$92K
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ yr

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.

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.

  • 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 EPA’s 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
  • Bachelor’s 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
  • 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)
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