Mid-Level Transportation Engineer

Responsibilities

Noblis is currently seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Transportation Engineer, for our Surface Transportation Team.

Do you want to be involved with making automated vehicles a reality? How about helping to communicate the results of federal programs that use state of the art communications and information technologies to make our roads safer and smarter for all travelers? Are you the type of person who likes solving difficult problems with a requisite attention to technical detail? Would you like to be actively engaged in a challenging and rewarding work environment, working with smart, passionate, and motivated people at the intersection of technology and data for the national surface transportation system? If you answer “yes” to all of the above, this is the job for you!

Noblis has a team of 50+ professionals supporting multiple research, development, and deployment-focused programs for the USDOT. These programs focus on using emerging technologies – including ITS, connected vehicle, automated vehicle, and other emerging mobility and safety technologies – to transform how we travel – enhancing safety, improving mobility, and reducing transportation’s impact on the environment. We are positioning to grow our Surface Transportation Team with other terrific team members.

This is an opportunity for someone with a background in transportation to support the USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs. Noblis provides technical and programmatic support to the USDOT ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) planning and conducting research activities, coordinating technology deployment programs, and seeking disruptive innovation to transform the increasingly connected, automated, and electrified world of surface transportation systems.

As a member of this dynamic team you will participate in the following activities:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Candidate demonstrates the following:

• 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

Desired Qualifications

An understanding of, and familiarity with, the following is a plus:

• 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

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $59,200.00 - USD $92,575.00 /Yr.