Traffic Engineer

About the role

This role is within HDR’s North Carolina Transportation Business Group. You will work as part of a traffic team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, engineering, and design needs for a variety of transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a traffic team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, engineering, and design needs for a variety of transportation projects.
• Prepare traffic safety study reports, intersection and interchange operational analyses using HCS, VISSIM, TRANSMODELER, SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC and other applicable Transportation Engineering Models
• Analyze, optimize, implement, and fine tune traffic system timings along major corridors.
• Perform field visits
• Write and prepare reports.
• Present technical findings and project updates to clients and actively contribute as a member of client management teams, fostering strong relationships and ensuring responsive, high-quality service.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications: Detailed hands on experience using TransModeler MS in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects simultaneously
• Local candidates are preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Detailed hands on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software
• Detailed hands on experience conducting operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun
• Detailed hands on experience conducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• Strong verbal and written skills

Skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.