Research Highway Engineer

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McLean, Virginia$122k – $187kPosted Today

Role Overview

Department of Transportation is hiring a Research Highway Engineer. This is a full-time role in McLean, Virginia. posted today. The posted range is $122k to $187k; applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

This position is in the Office of Research, Development, and Technology at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Virginia. This position serves as a Communications Engineer on the Safety Design and Operations Team specializing in highway engineering research related to wireless technologies for Connected Vehicles and the application of communications to support the safe operation of emerging technologies such as automated vehicles, digital infrastructure, and AI.

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How do I apply for the Research Highway Engineer position at Department of Transportation?

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Where is the Research Highway Engineer position at Department of Transportation located?

This position is based in McLean, Virginia. Department of Transportation has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Research Highway Engineer role at Department of Transportation pay?

Department of Transportation has posted a compensation range of $122k to $187k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Research Highway Engineer role at Department of Transportation posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.