Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Engineering Support Specialist to support transportation planning and engineering initiatives for a public sector client. This role is critical to executing technical transportation studies, supporting infrastructure planning decisions, and delivering data-driven insights that inform policy, program development, and capital investments.

The ideal candidate is an early-to-mid career transportation engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a strong foundation in transportation systems analysis, engineering planning methodologies, and data interpretation. This individual will support senior planners, project managers, and client stakeholders by performing technical analyses, developing planning documentation, and contributing to multi-modal transportation solutions.

This role is essential to ensuring that transportation programs are technically sound, data-driven, and aligned with regional mobility, safety, and infrastructure goals.

Position Summary

The Engineering Support Specialist provides professional-level technical support in the execution of transportation planning studies and engineering analyses under the guidance of senior staff. The role requires working knowledge of transportation systems, infrastructure design principles, and analytical tools used to evaluate system performance and future demand.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Analytical and data-driven, capable of interpreting complex datasets
• Self-motivated, able to operate effectively with minimal supervision
• Solution-focused, able to anticipate challenges and contribute to problem-solving efforts

This role supports:

• Transportation planning studies
• Engineering analysis and modeling
• Infrastructure and multimodal system assessments
• Policy and program development initiatives

Tools and processes may include:

• Transportation modeling software (travel demand models, traffic simulation tools)
• Data analysis tools (Excel, GIS, Power BI, Tableau)
• Engineering and planning documentation standards
• Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams)

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct transportation planning and engineering analyses to support project objectives
• Perform traffic analysis, capacity analysis, and travel demand forecasting
• Support development of transportation plans, reports, and technical documentation
• Analyze multimodal transportation systems, including roadway, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle networks
• Evaluate infrastructure performance and recommend improvements
• Compile, clean, and analyze transportation datasets from multiple sources
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and visualizations
• Support traffic impact studies and transportation modeling efforts
• Review transportation policies, plans, and regulatory guidance
• Collaborate with project teams, planners, and engineers to support deliverables
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and provide technical input as needed
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of all analytical outputs