Transportation Planner/Data Scientist

HDR • Tallahassee, FL

12d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.
In the role of Transportation Planner/Data Scientist, we'll count on you to:
Support FDOT Freight and Rail Office (FRO) with Rail Highway Crossings Inventory and FDOT Transportation Data Analytics (TDA) Office with the Roadway Characteristics Inventory
Support TDA Linear Referencing System
Work with a team of developers, geospatial analysts, engineers, scientists, business analysts, and planners to gather, organize, quality control, manage, and maintain data products.
Lead development projects, plan and design solutions, develop database schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals (in desktop, web, and mobile environments).
Support other TDA and FRO functions as needed

Requirements

• A degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional, ability to multitask a must
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Proficiency with data engineering tools and languages such as SQL, Power Query, and Pandas
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, and Matplotlib
• Proficiency with data science languages such as Python and R
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent writing and people skills
• Strong math and organizational skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelors degree
• One year of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience
• Website development skills
• Programming skills
• GIS, statistical and other analytical skills
• Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Support FDOT Freight and Rail Office (FRO) with Rail Highway Crossings Inventory and FDOT Transportation Data Analytics (TDA) Office with the Roadway Characteristics Inventory
• Support TDA Linear Referencing System
• Work with a team of developers, geospatial analysts, engineers, scientists, business analysts, and planners to gather, organize, quality control, manage, and maintain data products.
• Lead development projects, plan and design solutions, develop database schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals (in desktop, web, and mobile environments).
• Support other TDA and FRO functions as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees