Traffic Engineer

About the role

The primary duties include being an integral part of the area Traffic and Planning team as a technical resource on a variety of traffic design projects. Design assignments may include preparing signing, pavement marking, signal, lighting, temporary traffic control, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) plans for either stand-alone or multi-disciplinary projects. As a technical resource, you will perform detail checks and work closely with junior staff and technicians on plan development. In this role, you may also support Project Managers with the development of fee proposals, providing direction to internal project team, on-time submission delivery to clients, and financial monitoring of projects. Additional assignments may include supporting our regional offices on similar traffic design projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare signing, pavement marking, signal, lighting, temporary traffic control, and ITS plans for traffic design projects.
• Perform detail checks and work closely with junior staff and technicians on plan development.
• Support Project Managers with the development of fee proposals, providing direction to internal project team, on-time submission delivery to clients, and financial monitoring of projects.
• Support regional offices on similar traffic design projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 8 years’ experience related to traffic planning and design
• Working knowledge of DOT standards, specifications, and plan preparation
• Computer skills using Microsoft office, ProjectWise, HCS, Synchro, GuideSIGN, and ORD
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working on several projects at once

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred given to local candidates
• Bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• Strong verbal and written skills

Benefits

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• Strong verbal and written skills

Company Beliefs

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

Our Commitment

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.