Senior Traffic Engineer
About the role
We'll count on you to provide design oversight for the production of roadway, signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, work zone mobility, and traffic management system design plans; intersection design; capacity and signal warrant analyses; and traffic safety studies. Assist in providing oversight of the traffic control and maintenance of traffic for the construction phase of a project. Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs. Organize and supervise work of professionals and technicians as needed. Serve as project manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position as needed. Perform other duties as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide design oversight for the production of roadway, signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, work zone mobility, and traffic management system design plans; intersection design; capacity and signal warrant analyses; and traffic safety studies.
- Assist in providing oversight of the traffic control and maintenance of traffic for the construction phase of a project.
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs.
- Organize and supervise work of professionals and technicians as needed.
- Serve as project manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), Road Safety Professional (RSP) or similar industry certification
- Michigan Department of Transportation or Michigan municipal experience is a plus
- Diverse experience such as traffic safety, ITS, roadway design, or construction is a plus
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, major and minor interchanges and intersections
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
- Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), Road Safety Professional (RSP) or similar industry certification
- Michigan Department of Transportation or Michigan municipal experience is a plus
- Diverse experience such as traffic safety, ITS, roadway design, or construction is a plus
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, major and minor interchanges and intersections
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
- Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages
Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Network Groups, which help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Traffic Engineering
Equal Opportunity Employer
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.