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Transportation Engineer

Weris, Inc, Sterling, VA, United States


Position Summary
Gather and analyze transportation data, including traffic, safety, climate, pavement, and operations, to develop and calibrate simulation and statistical models, perform cost and performance analyses, and generate key transportation metrics.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze transportation data related to traffic, safety, climate, pavement, and operations

Develop, calibrate, and validate micro‑simulation and statistical models to assess system performance

Conduct transportation analytics, cost research, and develop performance metrics

Create automated data frameworks, ensure data quality, and manage databases for post‑processing

Design and support machine learning models and analytical pipelines using transportation datasets; Summarize model outputs (e.g., travel time, speed, vehicle count) and visualize findings using tools such as Power BI; Prepare technical reports, studies, and proposals summarizing analyses, conclusions, and recommendations

Maintain and support SQL or open‑source databases for data management and research

Evaluate transportation processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend data‑driven improvements

Contribute to research, development, and technical studies on transportation systems and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering related field.

Proficiency in programming languages, including Python, SQL, and R

Strong data visualization skills in BI software such as Tableau and Power BI

Solid skills in machine learning, data analysis, and data management

Knowledge of transportation systems and system‑based design and analysis

Benefits Overview
Weris, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Professional Development Reimbursement, Employer paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, 11 Observed Paid Federal Holidays, generous PTO accruals, and an employer matched 401(k) plan.

EEO Statement
Weris, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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