Washington, DC, US
2 days ago
Transportation Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Transportation Engineer ID 2025-22133 Category Engineering Location : Location US-DC-Washington Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC) Travel Requirement N/A Overview

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (NHTSA):

 

Bowhead is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contract headquartered in Washington D.C. The Transportation Engineer is responsible for providing in-depth knowledge at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of engineering theories, techniques and methods to the gathering, classification, and interpretation of analytical information.

Responsibilities Plan, design, coordinate and control the progress of project work to meet client objectives

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of motor vehicle transportation related areas of research and engineering

Perform analysis plans; research report review; assimilation, aggregation; analysis of evolving technologies enabling modern motor vehicle safety capabilities and in the development of presentations and technical reports

Develop technical reports and presentations to communicate complex research in a clear and comprehensive manner Qualifications MS in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred)A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experienceIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and VisioAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contactsStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Experience with working with one or more of the following:

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS), Crash Reporting Sampling System (CRSS), motor vehicle crash related data files and other data files such as from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Census Bureau, and R.L. PolkA strong understanding of, or experience with vehicle crashworthiness and restraint systems, vehicle full-scale crash testing, component level testing, New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) test procedures, and related data analysis.A strong understanding of, or experience with, vehicle ADAS systems, crash avoidance testing, NCAP and FMVSS test procedures, and related data analysis

 

Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust (NAC) level clearance.

 

 

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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