Transportation Safety Specialist

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Transportation Safety Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a critical role in enhancing transportation safety through analysis, audits, and implementation of safety measures, ensuring compliance with standards and reducing risks in large-scale projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct comprehensive safety analyses for transportation systems, including roadways, traffic management, and multimodal infrastructure, to identify hazards and recommend improvements.
• Perform crash analysis, investigating incident data, patterns, and causes to develop strategies for preventing future occurrences and improving overall safety.
• Lead safety audits and inspections of transportation facilities, evaluating compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices, and preparing detailed audit reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and stakeholders to integrate safety considerations into project designs, operations, and maintenance plans.
• Analyze traffic and crash data using specialized tools and software to assess risks, model scenarios, and propose mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement safety protocols, training materials, and guidelines to promote a culture of safety among project teams and operators.
• Monitor and report on safety performance metrics, tracking improvements and ensuring adherence to safety goals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, including local and international safety standards (e.g., IRF, AASHTO, FHWA guidelines).
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the development of corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present safety reports, findings, and recommendations to clients, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in transportation safety analysis, with proven expertise in crash analysis and safety audits.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, crash investigation methodologies, and audit processes in transportation contexts.
• Proficiency in safety analysis software and tools (e.g., crash data analysis programs, GIS for safety mapping).
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies for transportation projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting safety findings.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Road Safety Auditor certification, or equivalent.
  
  
  

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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