AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist in Chicago, IL,
Job Details:
- Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions to address business, operational, and emerging technology challenges
- Build, validate, and optimize statistical, predictive, and machine learning models using techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, time-series analysis, and deep learning
- Develop and deliver end-to-end data solutions, including data ingestion, preparation, modeling, deployment, and insight generation
- Evaluate model performance, monitor data and model drift, and continuously improve accuracy, reliability, and scalability of analytical solutions
- Manage, analyze, and visualize complex datasets to support transportation systems, emerging technologies, and intelligent transportation solutions
- Research and assess current state-of-the-practice and emerging innovations in areas such as connected and automated vehicles, smart mobility, tolling technologies, ITS systems, GIS applications, and data-driven transportation systems
- Apply data management and systems engineering principles, frameworks, and best practices to ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance
- Collaborate with data engineers and systems engineers to design scalable, reliable, and production-ready data pipelines and analytical platforms
- Transform analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, visualizations, and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Partner with internal teams and external agencies to define KPIs, performance metrics, and success criteria for data-driven initiatives
- Support systems engineering, planning, and design efforts for emerging technology and ITS projects, including connected and automated vehicle deployments and advanced transportation technologies
- Develop custom analytical and software tools, including conceptual designs, front-end interfaces, and back-end components
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, calculations, and visual aids for project deliverables and presentations
- Provide project meeting support and assist with coordination among agencies, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
- Perform analytical, software, and systems engineering tasks using established techniques, procedures, and methodologies while exercising sound judgment in adapting solutions
- Telecommuting permitted up to 4 days per week