Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer

Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer

Leidos is seeking an experienced Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary transportation research programs and projects across federal, state, and local government contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation safety, operations, and data, with proven experience managing complex projects, maintaining client relationships, and delivering high-quality project deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of State DOT safety and operations programs as demonstrated by participation in and completion of related projects and publications.

• Leidos Surface Transportation group:
• Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL): (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./STOL

This will be a 100% remote opportunity (within the U.S.).

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States with proof of legal status and be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance, which includes three consecutive years in the United States within the last five years.

• Serve as Program Manager for a Federal safety research contract.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage and oversee transportation safety, operations, and data research projects for federal, state, and local clients.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Assign tasks to team members, monitoring progress and quality of work.
• Foster strong client relationships and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Possess leadership skills with a collaborative management style that will facilitate interaction with supervisors, colleagues, customers and corporate partners.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing technical insight and strategic guidance.

• Serve as the technical lead for project teams, guiding project vision and desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of transportation system safety and operations or TSMO (transportation systems management and operations) strategies and the role of data.
• Define opportunities for research around safety countermeasures, their implementation, and their utility throughout the transportation project life cycle.
• Lead and conduct safety reviews of existing infrastructure and designs, propose improvements, and work with a road safety audit team to resolve issues.
• Implement, monitor, and manage intelligent transportation systems such as real-time traffic monitoring and traffic signal networks.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and oversee asset management for traffic control devices and other transportation assets.
• Ensure that transportation plans and operations conform to established safety guidelines and best practices.

• Lead proposals and bid strategy for new projects in transportation research.
• Contribute to writing compelling proposals and lead labor estimates for work.

• Master’s degree or higher in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience including managing Federal, state, and local transportation projects, preferably in safety, operations, or data research.
• Prior experience with State and local DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and/or USDOT ITS Joint Program Office.
• Strong knowledge of transportation research methodologies, data analysis, and program management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience with project financial management, invoicing, and contract compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proven experience in business development, including identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving portfolio/revenue growth.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US).
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United…