Temporary Pavement Data Analyst (On-Call)
Location: Flexible / Remote Eligible (Based on Project Needs)
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Pavement Data Analyst (On-Call) to support pavement management and roadway asset inventory projects. In this role, you will evaluate roadway pavement conditions using high-resolution digital imagery collected by specialized pavement data collection vehicles. Your work will directly support municipal, county, and state transportation agencies by helping identify, classify, and document pavement distresses and roadway conditions.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accuracy while reviewing large volumes of visual data. Experience with GIS, transportation data, LiDAR, or asset management systems is a plus.
This is a temporary, on-call position with work assignments based on project needs and workload demands.
What You'll Do:
- Review and analyze roadway imagery collected by pavement data collection vehicles.
- Identify, classify, and document pavement distresses, including cracking, potholes, rutting, surface deterioration, patching, and other roadway defects.
- Apply established pavement condition rating procedures and project-specific evaluation standards.
- Maintain consistency and accuracy while performing pavement condition assessments.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of pavement condition data.
- Assist with manual and automated extraction of roadway assets and features from imagery and LiDAR datasets.
- Support GIS-based data processing, mapping, spatial analysis, and data validation activities.
- Prepare geospatial datasets and associated attribute information for client deliverables.
- Collaborate with pavement engineering, GIS, LiDAR, and data management teams to support project objectives.
- Meet productivity, quality, and project delivery requirements.
What You Need to Succeed:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately review repetitive visual information for extended periods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Ability to consistently apply established standards and procedures while maintaining high-quality results.
- Experience with GIS software, pavement management systems, imagery analysis, or LiDAR datasets is a plus.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position per year is $18.00/hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Join us and help transform roadway data into actionable insights that support safer, more efficient transportation networks.
Company
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
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