Leidos
Transportation Safety and Operations Engineer
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Transportation Safety and Operations Engineer
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Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced
Transportation 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.
Learn More About
The Leidos Surface Transportation group: https://www.leidos.com/markets/energy/transportation
The Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL): https://highways.dot.gov/turner-fairbank-highway-research-center/labs/STOL
Key Responsibilities
Program and Project Management: Serve as Program Manager for a Federal safety research contract; 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, monitor progress and quality; foster strong client relationships; manage project budgets and timelines.
Technical Leadership: serve as technical lead, guide project vision; demonstrate in-depth knowledge of transportation system safety and operations/TMO strategies; define opportunities for research; conduct safety reviews; implement ITS; coordinate maintenance activities; ensure plans conform to safety guidelines.
Proposal Development: lead proposals and bid strategy for new projects in transportation research; contribute to writing compelling proposals and lead labor estimates.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of relevant experience 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.
Experience with project financial management, invoicing, and contract compliance.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.
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.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with IRB, safety research and development projects, and vulnerable road user research.
Active Project Manager’s Professional certification.
Understanding of principles, theory, and practice of multi‑modal transportation planning.
Experience in operations, safety, CAV, ITS, TSMO, shared mobility, and active transportation.
Experience with business development activities through written proposals and client relationships.
Key Competencies
Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to navigate complex projects with competing priorities.
Strong technical knowledge of transportation safety, operations, and data.
Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor and guide junior staff.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead impactful projects that improve our Nation’s transportation ecosystem.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
Anticipated salary range for this role:
$120,000-$155,000
Location:
McLean VA office hybrid remote up to 50%
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Pay Range
$89,700.00 - $162,150.00
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7B for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Transportation Safety and Operations Engineer
role at
Leidos .
Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced
Transportation 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.
Learn More About
The Leidos Surface Transportation group: https://www.leidos.com/markets/energy/transportation
The Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL): https://highways.dot.gov/turner-fairbank-highway-research-center/labs/STOL
Key Responsibilities
Program and Project Management: Serve as Program Manager for a Federal safety research contract; 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, monitor progress and quality; foster strong client relationships; manage project budgets and timelines.
Technical Leadership: serve as technical lead, guide project vision; demonstrate in-depth knowledge of transportation system safety and operations/TMO strategies; define opportunities for research; conduct safety reviews; implement ITS; coordinate maintenance activities; ensure plans conform to safety guidelines.
Proposal Development: lead proposals and bid strategy for new projects in transportation research; contribute to writing compelling proposals and lead labor estimates.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of relevant experience 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.
Experience with project financial management, invoicing, and contract compliance.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.
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.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with IRB, safety research and development projects, and vulnerable road user research.
Active Project Manager’s Professional certification.
Understanding of principles, theory, and practice of multi‑modal transportation planning.
Experience in operations, safety, CAV, ITS, TSMO, shared mobility, and active transportation.
Experience with business development activities through written proposals and client relationships.
Key Competencies
Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to navigate complex projects with competing priorities.
Strong technical knowledge of transportation safety, operations, and data.
Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor and guide junior staff.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead impactful projects that improve our Nation’s transportation ecosystem.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
Anticipated salary range for this role:
$120,000-$155,000
Location:
McLean VA office hybrid remote up to 50%
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Pay Range
$89,700.00 - $162,150.00
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7B for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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