Consultant, Transit Forecasting

RSG - Resource Systems Group, Inc.

Consultant in Transit Forecasting developing travel models and analytics for diverse projects. Engaging with clients to enhance transit forecasting capabilities through data analysis and statistical methods.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeColorado, Illinois, Oregon, Vermont, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages all stages of project cycle including planning
Maintains and reinforces client relationships through high-quality delivery
Develop and deliver project plans, on time, on budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction
Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
Develops travel demand models to support ridership studies
Works with little guidance and as part of project teams supporting a variety of projects
Establishes and maintains a consistent and effective communication mechanism to project teams and clients participates in the development and implementation of innovative transportation analytics, including, market research surveys, models, and software engineering
Actively engages in training and development of junior staff members.
May be responsible for directly supervising staff
Participates in industry events, e.g., presentations, publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or masters degree in transportation, market research, statistics, math, economics, psychology, geography, engineering, or a similarly relevant field of study
6+ years of professional experience, prior experience with travel models, travel demand forecasting or transportation planning
Demonstrated experience developing travel forecasts and building and validating travel demand models in one or more transportation modeling package (FTA STOPS, TransCAD, Cube, EMME, and/or VISUM)
Solid understanding of and proficiency with Python, R or SQL
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects, priorities, and deadlines
Experience with managing project teams
Driven with an achievement orientation to develop new innovative processes in emerging fields
Demonstrated professionalism and poise
Demonstrated writing ability, technical and business writing
Demonstrated ability to develop new customer relationships and build business Opportunities
Strong executive presence and presentation skills
Communicate complex technical materials in concise and meaningful ways to project team members and clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary range of $82k - $123k/year (Compensation within the posted range is based on multiple factors including geographic location, experience, internal equity, and qualifications. Offers are typically not made at the top of the range)
100% employee-owned company with employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Award-winning culture and workplace flexibility
Competitive 401(k) with matching, medical with HSA, dental, vision, disability, and other insurance coverage
Professional Development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

travel demand modelingtravel demand forecastingtransportation planningPythonRSQLFTA STOPSTransCADCubeEMME

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationteam leadershipcustomer relationship managementproblem-solvingtraining and developmentpresentation skillswriting abilityachievement orientationprofessionalism