Transportation Safety & Operations Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Transportation & Safety Operations Engineer to join high‑impact engineering team building next‑generation intelligent systems reshaping the future of mobility and automation. This role is located in Gaithersburg, MD through 100% full onsite presence
. The Transportation & Safety Operations Engineer will oversee program management, technical leadership, data‑driven research, & intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

• Manage transportation safety & operations research programs, serving as Program Manager & primary client point of contact
• Provide technical leadership on transportation safety, operations, TSMO strategies, ITS deployments, & data‑driven research methodologies
• Develop & oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, & deliverables, ensuring compliance & high‑quality outputs across multidisciplinary teams
• Lead safety assessment & infrastructure reviews, identifying countermeasures & improvements while guiding road safety audits & operational evaluations
• Support business development including proposal development, bid strategy, technical writing, & expansion of client relationships

• Master's Degree or higher in Transportation, Civil, Systems Engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience managing federal, state, or local transportation research, safety programs, or ITS/TSMO initiatives
• Proven expertise working with state/federal transportation research and project/program management
• Active Public Trust clearance

• Salary: $120,000-$155,000 depending on experience
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law