Lead Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer

Description

Leidos is on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Transportation Engineer to spearhead multi-disciplinary transportation research programs across various government contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in transportation safety, operations, and data management, alongside a successful track record in managing complex projects, strengthening client relationships, and delivering exceptional project outcomes. You should have a comprehensive understanding of State DOT safety and operations programs, evidenced by your involvement in relevant projects and publications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and Project Management
  • Act as the Program Manager for a federal safety research contract.
  • Serve as the principal point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Oversee transportation safety, operations, and data research projects for diverse federal, state, and local clients.
  • Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables efficiently.
  • Delegate tasks to team members, ensuring progress and quality standards are maintained.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while effectively managing project budgets and timelines.
  • Utilize leadership skills in a collaborative manner to foster interactions with supervisors, colleagues, and partners.
• Technical Leadership
  • Lead project teams, providing technical direction to achieve project objectives.
  • Exhibit extensive knowledge of transportation system safety, operations, and TSMO strategies.
  • Identify research opportunities in safety countermeasures, their implementation, and application across the transportation life cycle.
  • Conduct safety reviews of existing infrastructure and suggest improvements while collaborating with safety audit teams.
  • Manage and oversee intelligent transportation systems, including real-time traffic monitoring and signal networks.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities and asset management for traffic control devices and transportation assets.
  • Ensure compliance with established safety guidelines and best practices in transportation planning and operations.
• Proposal Development
  • Lead the development of proposals and strategies for new transportation research projects.
  • Contribute to writing persuasive proposals and estimating labor for projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in managing federal, state, and local transportation projects, particularly in safety, operations, or data research.
• Prior experience with State and local DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, or USDOT ITS Joint Program Office.
• Strong understanding of transportation research methodologies, data analysis, and program management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in project financial management, including invoicing and contract compliance.
• Proven ability to navigate engagements with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and subcontractors.
• Experience in business development focusing on identifying new market opportunities and driving growth.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, requiring three years of residency in the US.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with IRB, safety research development projects, and vulnerable road user research.
• Possession of an active Project Management Professional certification.
• Understanding of multi-modal transportation planning principles and practices.
• Experience in operations, safety, connected and automated vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, and shared mobility.
• Involvement in business development through compelling proposals and fostering client relations.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Aptitude for managing complex projects with competing priorities.
• Deep technical knowledge of transportation safety, operations, and data.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor junior staff.

Why Join Us?

Take the opportunity to lead influential projects that contribute to enhancing our nation's transportation networks. Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Anticipated Salary Range for this Role: $120,000 - $155,000

Join us in transforming challenges into opportunities for smarter transportation solutions.