Spatial Data Scientist / Senior Consultant – CPCS

CPCS | Advisors to infrastructure leaders
Better infrastructure solutions. Better lives.

Title: Spatial Data Scientist / Senior Consultant 
Location: Remote, US 
Annual salary range: 80,000–100,000 USD 

Who we are 
At CPCS, we’re collaborative, fun, and deeply dedicated advisors that are shaping the development of infrastructure because the world depends on good infrastructure to function. And good infrastructure can look like this:

• Connecting people to family, work, healthcare, education, and more through safe, and reliable transit.
• Creating access to clean sources of energy in countries where access is not commonplace, opening opportunities for the use of healthcare and education technologies.
• Making better use of existing transport infrastructure through policy or regulatory solutions to reduce congestion.

Our mission is exactly this: Finding the better solution to any given transportation, energy, and infrastructure challenge or opportunity that ultimately affects peoples’ day-to-day lives. Our purpose is clear: Better infrastructure solutions = Better lives. By joining a global employee-owned management consulting firm, you’ll tackle big challenges that shape economies and communities worldwide. 

Headquartered in Canada with offices around the world, our 160+ CPCSers have completed over 1,700 projects in 120 countries. On any given day, we could be strategizing ways to reduce road congestion, helping governments modernize their energy sectors, or solving freight transportation challenges. If you thrive on intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, you’ll find your place at CPCS.

To get a feel for what it’s like to join our international team, visit our Careers page, consult our Glassdoor and discover our core beliefs. You can also check our magazine. 

The opportunity 

Our growing Infrastructure Analytics Unit (IAU) is seeking a Spatial Data Scientist to deliver meaningful insights and serve public and private sector clients with innovative solutions.

You’ll leverage and combine the power of data science and GIS, both analytically and visually, to discover patterns and trends that reveal deep insights for our clients. You’ll operate within a close-knit team, collaborating with project managers, clients, and stakeholders. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging problems with a nimble, high-performing team of transportation management consultants in a fast-paced environment. The IAU team is driven to try new data sources, approaches, and techniques.

Your impact

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re intellectually curious, enjoy taking on challenges, and have an interest in how AI can be applied and leveraged. 

Your responsibilities

Under the guidance of our Director of Infrastructure Analytics, Project Directors and Senior Consultants, you will: 

• Execute spatial analytics using a variety of open-sourced and licensed GIS software, datasets, and proprietary assets while clearly and constructively communicating findings.
• Conduct data gathering, processing, creation, manipulation, quality review and analysis from various sources/formats to assess analytical feasibility.
• Develop eye-catching visualizations and concise written materials to communicate analysis/model results to non-technical audiences.
• Support business development efforts, including tracking market developments, building and maintaining relationships with clients and partners, and maintaining the currency and relevancy of Global Unit marketing collateral.
• Provide technical support and input on business development for advisory mandates on infrastructure projects.

We’re looking for someone who

• Demonstrates entrepreneurial drive
• Is determined, highly organized, punctual, and proactive
• Is an optimistic and collaborative problem-solver
• Asks good questions, early, and eagerly 
• Is flexible, adaptable, and seeks challenges
• Has interest in professional consulting and wants to learn how to operate a firm
• Enjoys learning and keeping their skills sharp 
• Welcomes coaching and feedback

What you bring to the team

• Exceptional academic achievement, with a master’s degree in a quantitative field, STEM, or another related discipline 
• Relevant work experience, or demonstrated interest in the transportation or energy sectors
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and disseminating location-based, spatial intelligence to inform policy and infrastructure investments 
• Skill in the use of one or more of the following products: ESRI suite, QGIS, Manifold, Mapbox, TransCAD 
• Proficiency with one or more of the following tools: Python, R, Jupyter, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MySQL, NoSQL, ArangoDB
• Familiarity with D3.js, React, Ruby, and Leaflet.js
• Familiarity with the following techniques: Time series, Discrete choice, Agent-based, System Dynamics, Digital Ledgers
• Experience or interest in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or natural language processing (NLP)
• Familiarity with Python-based ML libraries such as scikit-learn, spaCy, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Exposure to language models, semantic search, or document understanding workflows
• Ability to work with APIs and integrate AI components into broader data analysis or automation workflows
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and collaborate
• The legal right to work in the United States of America

This will set you apart from other candidates

• You bring strong spatial data science skills and can independently manage geospatial workflows from end to end
• You’re comfortable with Python beyond notebooks, writing modular and reusable code to support evolving project needs
• You’re ready to take ownership of core spatial workflows, helping free up team capacity for AI tool development, and optionally, contribute to those AI initiatives based on your interest and skillset

Support for you, professionally and personally
We’re not just about work—we’re about growth, impact, and meaningful connections.

Professional growth: We support your growth at CPCS and professional development by providing training, coaching, mentorship and regular feedback.

Meaningful connection: We believe in engaging collaboratively with passionate, diverse and motivated clients, team members and stakeholders to understand various viewpoints. 

Greater impact: We believe in helping infrastructure leaders make more impactful decisions. Everything we do seeks to enable positive economic, social and environmental impacts.

Competitive compensation: We offer all team members competitive base salaries along with a benefits package that includes superior health and wellness programs. You could be eligible to receive a performance-based bonus. With time and proven excellence, you may be invited to become a company shareholder and benefit from company dividends and profit sharing. We also believe in offering flexible work arrangements and ample, defined time off.

Apply today
Thank you for your interest. 

• Applications will be accepted until August 25, 2025
• Only those selected for consideration will be contacted
• A portfolio of relevant graphics/visualizations, projects, participating in a case study or written exercise will be required for shortlisted candidates

Submit a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role and detailed resume identifying your qualifications. If you have applied to our positions before and already have a profile, please log in here to apply for this position. If you are a new applicant, click Apply below to create your profile and submit your application.

Our Recruitment Process  
Our recruitment process includes the following steps:

• Application review: We carefully assess every application 
• A phone screening: A quick chat to get to know you better and answer any questions 
• Case study: A written test to assess your quantitative analysis and writing skills 
• An interview with the hiring team (VP of the division) and potentially other team members: A deeper conversation about your experience, skills, and what excites you about CPCS 
• Final discussion: For some roles, we may have an additional step to ensure a great fit 
• Offer and onboarding: If it’s a match, we’ll welcome you to the team!

Our recruitment practices
CPCS is an equal opportunity employer. We foster an environment where our people feel safe, heard and valued. Our belief is that we all have unique talents, perspectives and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, indigenous people, marital status, veterans, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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