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Assistant Consultant

Houston, Texas
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Assistant Consultant

We’re looking for a talented Assistant Consultant to join our growing Houston team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Who we are

Momentum is an integrated, people-first transport consultancy specialising in the vision, technical understanding and design for transport and people movement in complex environments. Everything we do is carefully and diligently designed to create transport strategies and solutions that inform, integrate with and are integral to, every aspect of the built environment today and for the future. Momentum has offices in London, Houston, and Montreal. This opportunity is based in Houston, Texas.
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Our opportunity

We’re looking for a talented Assistant Consultant to join our growing Houston team on a full-time, permanent basis. From day one, you’ll work on a diverse range of transportation planning and engineering projects including research, data analysis, transportation and pedestrian modeling, technical reporting, transportation assessments. As part of our Houston team, you’ll be given targeted training and development, alongside real responsibility and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors. You’ll work closely with experienced members of our team, clients and other design professionals, while developing your technical, analytical and consulting skills. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to proposals, explore new ideas and help support the continued growth of Momentum in Houston and across the U.S. We’re looking for someone with a background in Transportation Planning, Engineering, Data Science or a related field who is curious, analytical, motivated and excited to develop their career with us.

Our team

We believe great places are designed for everyone. To do that successfully, we need a team that brings different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to our work. Our culture is built around collaboration, inclusion and supporting one another. We encourage new ideas, give people the confidence to challenge how things are done and work together to find better solutions for our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed. We operate with integrity and remain committed to our environmental, social and corporate responsibilities.
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Perks and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of benefits that reflect how we value our people.

  • Annual personal and company performance bonus
  • Paid subscriptions to professional institutions
  • Access to professional training and development
  • Company social events
  • 25 days annual leave, plus birthday leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual trip to our London, UK head office for a whole Company Day
  • Summer months condensed hours working
  • Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match


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    Your skill set

    You may be early in your career, but you’ll be a self-starter who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and has an interest in transportation, cities and the built environment. You’ll be curious, forward-thinking and interested in how data, technology and innovative transportation solutions can help create better places for people. You’ll also be eager to learn, with an interest in developing new technical skills and exploring new software, tools and approaches.

    We’re looking for someone with:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
  • Confidence working with and interpreting large datasets
  • An interest in transportation and pedestrian modeling
  • An interest in learning and applying new software, analytical tools and modeling techniques

    • Desirable skillsets include:
  • Data visualization and GIS
  • Coding skills

    • Qualifications and experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.

    • Above all, we’re looking for someone who is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn and grow as part of our team.

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    Next steps

    If you are excited about this permanent opportunity, please click apply now to send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are an excellent fit for Momentum Transport Consultancy.

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