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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Sr. Transportation Analyst in Baltimore, MD. This position will provide ongoing, on-site support to our transit agency client as an embedded employee in our client's office. Projects support transit service planning and will include analysis of financial and non-financial data in areas of asset management, financial management, economic analysis, and project development. The selected candidate will enjoy an opportunity to work alongside state and local transportation officials in a dynamic office environment. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Planning Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
- Perform QA/QC and data and statistical analysis, including big data analytics and troubleshooting, on in-house and outsourced projects and tasks.
- Accurately prepare, forecast, and deliver routine reports related to asset management, data collection and analysis.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Determine well-defined data collection methods for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
- Conceptualize and develop new processes and tools to make daily activities more efficient.
- Perform transportation planning fieldwork and assist with conducting investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys.
- Support a defined geographic transportation service area, and be the primary point of contact for transit operations planning in that area.
- Support the Project Management Team at the client site, and participate in project execution plans developed within the team.
- Collaborate with and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Planning Team to connect asset data and planning efforts for capital replacement and maintenance operations.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Operations Team to track work order and progress and develop maintenance operations plans.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of facts and data obtained during field and site investigations and provide input with developing action plans.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of experience working in transportation planning, transit operations, or transit facilities planning with a focus on data analytics.
- Experience with the transportation project development cycle from planning to implementation.
- Experience working with and analyzing large datasets, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and plans.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Power B1 and Tableau.
- Experience with Asana or other project management software.
- General understanding of and experience with GIS and Google Map visuals.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Process-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to restructure, combine and streamline documents and processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience with the preparation of presentations and public speaking.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to attend public meetings and travel to project sites.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree.
- Experience with Remix for planning public transit systems.
- Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Transit operations experience (e.g., operator, service/operations/transit facilities planning)
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Use the link below to apply.