Transportation Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Transportation Engineer with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join high-impact engineering team building next-generation intelligent systems reshaping the future of mobility and automation. This role is located in McLean, VA through 100% full onsite presence . The Transportation Engineer will support advance simulation, traffic operations research, AI-driven modeling, and data-driven analysis to shape the future of transportation system performance & safety.

Responsibilities of the Transportation Engineer include:
* Develop, calibrate, & validate microscopic/mesoscopic traffic simulation models to assess advanced mobility and CAV/V2X strategies
* Analyze simulation outputs & large datasets to assess system performance, generate insights, & support decision-making
* Support research on traffic signal operations, control strategies, & intelligent transportation applications
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, resolve challenges, & contribute to system documentation & technical reports
* Create synthetic datasets using Generative AI methods & provide technical support to industry, academic, & government stakeholders Qualifications of the Transportation Engineer include:
* Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering (PhD preferred)
* Knowledge of CAV, Intelligent Transportation Systems, & traffic operation management
* 2+ years of experience with traffic simulation software (VISSIM, Trans Modeler)
* 1 year of experience in AI/ML model development for predictive analytics
* Experience with traffic signal operations & control strategies
* Able to calibrate & validate simulation models
* Proficient in at least 1 programming language
* Active Public Trust clearance
Compensation for the Transportation Engineer includes:
* Salary: $80,000-$110,000
** depending on experience*
* * Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law