Senior Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer - Remote

About the Role

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Operations and Safety Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary transportation research programs and projects across federal, state, and local government contracts. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to manage complex projects while ensuring transportation safety and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Serve as Program Manager for a Federal safety research contract, acting as the primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors.
• 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 effectively.
• Provide technical insight and strategic guidance to clients, ensuring project goals are met.
• Lead proposals and bid strategy for new projects in transportation research.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience managing Federal, state, and local transportation projects, preferably in safety, operations, or data research.
• Strong knowledge of transportation research methodologies, data analysis, and program management best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and subcontractors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with IRB, Safety research and development projects, and Vulnerable Road User research.
• Possess an active Project Manager’s Professional certification.
• Experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects that help improve our Nation’s transportation ecosystem.