Transportation Operations & Safety Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Transportation Operations & Safety Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team building next-generation intelligent systems reshaping the future of mobility and automation. This role involves leading and managing complex transportation safety and operations programs while providing technical leadership and strategic guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead & manage transportation safety, operations, & data research programs, serving as program manager & primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors & internal teams
• Provide technical leadership on transportation safety, roadway operations, TSMO strategies, & safety countermeasure research across project lifecycles
• Conduct & oversee safety & operational analyses, infrastructure reviews, & road safety audits, recommending improvements aligned with best practices & performance standards
• Develop & maintain project plans, schedules, budgets & deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness & contract compliance
• Support proposal development & business growth, including leading technical sections, bid strategy, labor estimates & building strategic client relationships

Requirements:

• Master's Degree (or higher) in Transportation, Civil, or Systems Engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience managing transportation research, safety, operations, or data-driven programs
• Strong experience collaborating with transportation agencies & applying transportation research methods, safety analysis tools & TSMO principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, budgets, deliverables, contract compliance & client relationships
• Active Public Trust clearance