NA Consultant Program 2026 na Steer

Description

At Steer North America, we help shape the future of mobility, cities, and infrastructure. Our work supports more connected, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems that improve how people live, work, and travel.

Steer is an employee-owned international consultancy specializing in transportation and infrastructure. We combine global expertise with local insight to help public and private sector clients tackle complex mobility challenges and make better decisions about how people and goods move.

Our teams advise governments, transit agencies, airports, infrastructure investors, and private mobility operators across strategy, advisory, planning, and operations. From major transit investments to airport development and emerging mobility solutions, our work influences transportation systems relied on by millions.

What defines Steer is our people — curious thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and changemakers who care about the communities we serve. Joining Steer means working on meaningful projects, contributing ideas that matter, and building a career with real impact.

About the role

We are seeking highly motivated consultants across North America to join our Advisory team.

As an Assistant Consultant, you will work alongside experts across multiple transportation modes, contributing directly to high-value projects for public and private sector clients. From the outset, you will take part in project teams tackling complex analytical and strategic challenges in transportation and infrastructure.

This role is ideal for individuals who want to make an immediate meaningful impact early in their careers and take ownership of their work while developing the skills required to become a successful consultant.

Consultant Program

To support your transition into consulting and help you contribute effectively to projects, our Consultant Program includes:

• Structured training in the core skills needed for a consulting career, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, transportation sector knowledge, client engagement, project management, and commercial awareness
• Development and culture activities, including personal development planning and opportunities to learn more about Steer
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced colleagues to support both technical and professional development
• A buddy system, pairing you with a recent consultant who can help you navigate your first months at Steer

Our culture is built around the values of community, collaboration, trust, and FUN, and we encourage consultants to contribute actively to the culture of the teams they join.

Key accountabilities

• Participate on multidisciplinary teams to address complex transportation challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients with real world impact.

Recent examples of work undertaken by our consultants include:

• Supporting major rail transit projects by analysing ridership growth through EMME network modelling;
• Collaborating with transportation planners at public transit agencies to understand how major rail investments will affect regional mobility;
• Supporting advisory work for major toll road projects in the United States;
• Developing master plans for new bus rapid transit systems, including operations and maintenance cost modelling;
• Conducting ridership forecasting for major rail and transit projects in North America and globally;
• Supporting business cases for major transportation infrastructure investments in large metropolitan regions;
• Developing cost models for major rail and transit projects;
• Supporting operations and maintenance cost modelling and budget planning for public, private, and P3 infrastructure projects;

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting proposal development and business development efforts for high-impact projects;
• Contributing to wider North American and global Steer initiatives;

For more information about these markets, please visit our Advisory page; Advisory & Financial | Steer (steergroup.com).

For more information about our Consultant Program, please visit our Consultant page; Consultants | Steer (steergroup.com).

Requirements

• A recent bachelor’s degree with a strong analytical component. Degrees in STEM, transportation, planning, economics, or related disciplines are particularly relevant. A master’s degree in a related subject is an asset.

Relevant areas of study or project experience may include:

• Econometrics
• Network modelling
• Data analytics
• Cost modelling
• Business case development or planning
• Policy or strategy analysis
• Client presentations or stakeholder engagement
• Behavioural research

We are also looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• A strong interest in improving transportation systems and infrastructure
• Critical thinker: Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills
• Good Communicator: Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Professional maturity, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly in new situations
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture
• A proactive, self-starter approach with a willingness to take ownership of work

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with tools such as ArcGIS, Cube, TransCAD, EMME, R, Python, or Stata is beneficial but not required
• Familiarity with Tidyverse or Pandas is considered beneficial

Transportation-related work or research experience is also an asset.

Who is a Good Fit for Our Team

Our consultants bring curiosity, creativity, and resilience to the work they do. At Steer North America, we value accountability, ambition, and excellence, and we look for consultants who are motivated to grow into trusted advisors for our clients.

Successful consultants at Steer build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders through collaboration, clear communication, and professionalism. They approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn, while maintaining a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Given the breadth of our projects, we welcome a wide range of skillsets — from individuals with strong technical and analytical backgrounds to those interested in strategy, policy, and advisory work. What unites our teams is a shared commitment to delivering meaningful impact and continually raising the standard of our work.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000.

This range represents a good-faith benchmark. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.

In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus, prorated to contracted hours. Please review the benefits section for more information on total rewards.

Benefits

How You’ll Grow

We value curiosity and a commitment to growth at every stage of a career. Regardless of your level of experience, you will be encouraged to keep learning, build new capabilities, and pursue opportunities that expand your impact and professional development. You will be supported through structured programs and on-the-job learning opportunities that build the breadth and depth of your skills at each level of growth and leadership.

Benefits That Support You

We believe that supporting our people is essential to delivering great work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth. An important part of this is a commitment to a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days- up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually
• Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm
• Commuter benefits (US)

Why People Choose Steer

Our people join Steer because they want to do meaningful work in a collaborative and intellectually curious environment.  At Steer you’ll find:

• A culture that values collaboration, where you can work in partnership with teammates from around the world
• Projects that create tangible improvements in how people move and connect, impacting the daily lives of millions of people
• Expert colleagues who are passionate about the future of mobility and cities
• The flexibility to build your professional skills and a consulting practice in a way that matches your ambition

Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion

At Steer, everyone is valued for their talent, curiosity, and potential. We recruit based on capability — not background or pedigree — and our interviewers are trained to run fair and inclusive processes that give every candidate an equitable opportunity to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all legally protected backgrounds. We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment to ensure everyone can participate fully.

Flexible Working

At Steer, we believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential to long term success. In consulting, your work will ebb and flow based on client needs; we aim to keep our employee’s typical work week to 40 hours (37.5 for Canada). We find that to optimize team performance, employee engagement and development, and community belonging, employees need to spend 60% of their time either in office or on-site with clients.

How to apply

Apply today by submitting your CV and completing our short online application form. Alongside this, you'll complete some brief assessments here to help us gauge your suitability for this exciting opportunity. Please complete these tests by 23:59pm on April 10, 2026, at the absolute latest.

This streamlined process ensures that we can quickly identify and connect with passionate individuals ready to make a difference.

Don't miss your chance to join a global team dedicated to delivering powerful solutions that make a measurable impact on our clients, communities, and the world we share.