Junior/Mid-Level Transportation Engineer,

Noblis•Washington, DC

About The Position

Noblis is currently seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Transportation Engineer for their Surface Transportation Team. This role involves making automated vehicles a reality, communicating the results of federal programs that use state-of-the-art communications and information technologies to make roads safer and smarter, and solving difficult problems with technical detail. The position offers a challenging and rewarding work environment with smart, passionate, and motivated people at the intersection of technology and data for the national surface transportation system. Noblis has a team of over 50 professionals supporting multiple research, development, and deployment-focused programs for the USDOT, focusing on emerging technologies like ITS, connected vehicles, automated vehicles, and other mobility and safety technologies to enhance safety, improve mobility, and reduce environmental impact. This opportunity is for someone with a background in transportation to support USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs, providing technical and programmatic support to the USDOT ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) in planning and conducting research, coordinating technology deployment, and seeking disruptive innovation for surface transportation systems.

Requirements

BS required. Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Systems Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
2+ years of professional experience working directly with transportation systems, infrastructure, or operations
Client relationship and customer service skills
Demonstrated experience working with or for a State DOT, local DOT, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), city transportation department, or transit agency
Familiarity with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, standards, and guidelines (e.g., MUTCD, FHWA standards, AASHTO)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to prepare and review technical reports, plans, and specifications
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident with at least 3 years residency in the United States
Ability to interface directly with clients on a day-to-day basis
Interacts with client representatives on significant technical and project matters
Ensures client objectives for quality, schedule, and budget are met or exceeded through direct and creative approaches
Writes a variety of technical documents and prepares and presents briefings
Works independently to determine approach to and technical objectives of work assignments
Collaborates with team members and is open to a variety of assignments
Identifies and develops solutions to program problems

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including signal systems, traffic management centers, and real-time data applications
Connected, automated, and electric vehicle technologies
Proficiency in transportation analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, TransCAD, or similar)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Power BI)
Knowledge of multimodal transportation planning, including transit, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure

Responsibilities

Support the review and analysis of ITS-related technical documents, deliverables, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USDOT standards
Conduct research on Intelligent Transportation Systems topics, including connected vehicles, V2X communications, automated driving systems, and emerging mobility technologies
Develop white papers, technical briefs, and research summaries on ITS topics for internal and client audiences
Create and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and project teams on ITS research findings, project status, and technical topics
Analyze the potential of emerging transportation systems technologies, including AI/ML applications, connected and automated vehicle systems, and smart infrastructure
Support the management and coordination of large ITS and transportation program tasks, including schedule tracking, risk monitoring, and deliverable management
Participate in client meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder coordination calls
Support data collection, analysis, and visualization efforts related to ITS program performance and transportation datasets
Contribute to outreach activities, including development of materials for ITS technology transfer and stakeholder engagement
Assist senior staff with technical evaluations, site support activities, and compliance oversight for ITS deployment projects
Track and summarize industry trends, federal guidance, and policy developments related to ITS and transportation technology
Support quality assurance and quality control processes for technical deliverables