This posting is open for early-career candidates who would like to grow with EBP. We are open to part-time or full-time applications, including students.

Early Career Consultant– Transportation Planning & Policy Analysis (40-100% FTE)

The person in this position can expect to work on strategic planning, policy research, and economic analysis for a broad range of clients, including research programs, the federal government, NGOs, state DOTs, MPOs, economic development organizations, transit agencies, ports, and airport authorities. We are seeking support related to topics such as: 

  • Interactions among infrastructure, technology, land use, and economic development
  • Scenario planning, especially for long-range multimodal, freight, rail, and resiliency plans
  • Research on equity and differences in needs and impacts across subpopulations/communities
  • Performance management, metrics, and reporting, including accessibility measures&
  • Household behavior and choice simulation, including applications for policy analysis and forecasting

We seek people with the following qualifications:&

  • Programming/scripting for statistical analysis, econometric modelling (especially discrete choice models), and forecasting
  • Academic or professional experience in a project-based environment related to transportation, urban/regional planning, geography, data science, economics, or public policy
  • Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate concisely and effectively
  • An ability to stay organized while simultaneously balancing multiple projects and priorities
  • The ability to blend qualitative and quantitative analyses and communicate technical findings
  • Curiosity and willingness to delve into unfamiliar topics and to learn new skills

Demonstrated experience in at least four of the following areas is required:&

  • Applications of travel demand forecasting, modeling, and traffic simulation tools for various modes and study types, especially system-level analyses
  • Work with asset management tools for project prioritization and scenario analysis
  • National transportation performance datasets and requirements/practices
  • Analyzing survey datasets with accurate weights and linkages to supporting data
  • Data visualization, including R Shiny or other interactive web platforms
  • Benefit-cost analysis
  • Spatial analysis using ArcGIS or QGIS

What We Offer You

  • The opportunity to help make transportation planning, policy, and investment more beneficial to society
  • Opportunities to learn our cutting-edge methods for analyzing the economic benefits and costs of projects, plans, and policies of all sizes and locations across the country/globe
  • A collaborative and dynamic environment in which you will work with other analysts, planners, modelers, engineers, and economists inside and outside EBP
  • Regular opportunities for professional development through coaching, internal training, conference attendance, and professional associations
  • Opportunities for rapid career advancement through task and project leadership and promotions in a growing organization
  • Competitive salary and benefits as well as flexible work hours and generous personal time off

About EBP

For more than two decades, EBP has been at the forefront of assessing the impact of infrastructure investment and policy on people and businesses – thinking beyond traditional measures like roadway performance to capture the human element of how systems provide access to jobs, commerce, and daily activities.

We work collaboratively to prepare clients for the future, dealing with uncertainty, changing technology, climate risk, and strategic and technical challenges. Our cutting-edge methods support better decisions about investing limited infrastructure dollars. We work hard to make insights from our work accessible and applicable for a variety of audiences including policymakers, technical experts, and the public.

Committed to applying principles of equity, sustainability, resiliency, and state-of-the-art economic analysis, we seek to be the employer of choice for like-minded professionals. Our team is expanding in the United States to support strong growth as we serve our clients on these exciting topics. This position will also be part of our global network, with staff sharing best practices and expertise across EBP’s offices in Brazil, Chile, China, Germany, India, and Switzerland. We are committed to building a diverse and welcoming team where we come together to share ideas and develop methods and products of the highest possible quality.

Work Culture and Location

We strive to support one another in work and in life. Strong values, flexibility, and exceptional quality work are just a few of the characteristics we hold in high regard. We take time to connect through shared activities like lunch and learns and team retreats. Teamwork and collaboration are important components of our ability to deliver high quality work to clients and candidates.

Our team is headquartered in Boston, just a few minutes’ walk from three T subway lines, Boston’s South Station (commuter rail and Amtrak), as well as the vibrant downtown, Chinatown, Seaport, and Public Garden areas. Our building includes bike parking and health club facilities. Our office is a creative space filled with talented people. We also have remote staff located across the county who stay connected through regular visits to our headquarters and our use of Microsoft Teams. We operate in a hybrid environment of both in-office and remote collaboration. EBP’s Boston-area staff generally work at least two days per week in the office.

We prefer this position be filled in our downtown Boston headquarters, but we will consider remote work arrangements for those who reside outside of the Boston metropolitan region, with Minneapolis and Pittsburgh metros being preferred locations. Any new hire will be expected to travel to Boston at the start of the position for on-boarding and, if not based in Boston, to visit our headquarters 3-4 times per year.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 based on skills and qualifications.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and two work examples to people@ebp-us.com.

In your cover letter, please describe: 1) your professional goals and interests, 2) your technical skills and qualifications, 3) notable examples of your research or client-oriented project experience, 4) confirmation of U.S. citizenship or work authorization type and its validity period, and 5) whether you seek part-time or full-time employment (40-100% FTE).

Your work examples should include: 1) a writing sample showing narrative presentation of analysis, and 2) a code sample (preferably in R) with any supporting documentation.

The interview process will include a phone discussion, a technical skills problem set, and at least one panel interview (remote or hybrid).

EBP is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information, email people@ebp-us.com.