Traffic Engineer

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowered to bring our authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we consider our impact on the world. HDR’s Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and other professionals to solve mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is in search of a dynamic, diverse, and talented traffic engineer to join our growing offices. The primary duties include being an integral part of the 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 teams, on-time submission delivery to clients, and financial monitoring of projects. Additional assignments may include supporting our regional offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio on similar traffic design projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 8 years’ experience related to traffic design
• PE, Pennsylvania or Ohio, required
• Working knowledge of PennDOT, PTC, and ODOT standards, specifications, and plan preparation.
• Computer skills using SignCAD and ORD
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working on several projects at once
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• 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 Micro Station, 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location
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Other Locations

Industry
:
Highway + Road

Schedule
:
Full-time

Employee Status
:
Regular

Business Class :
Traffic Engineering

Job Posting
:
Jan 21, 2026

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

Ready to learn more? Let s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world s greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.