Transportation Engineer

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As a Transportation Engineer, you will work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large-sized projects, and work independently on smaller projects. This role includes assisting on project management for larger projects or managing moderate to smaller projects. Typical tasks include preparation or oversight of roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards:
Horizontal and vertical alignment, Roadway sections, Intersection layout and sight distance determination, Interchange layout, roadway drainage (including Hydraulic Reports), and Right of Way plans. Using 3D modeling software to develop and review designs. Additionally, you may be responsible for preparing and overseeing elements of contract plans, specifications, and estimates such as Roadway Sections, Alignment/Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Roadway Profiles, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans, Paving, Pavement Marking Plans, Signing Plans, and Traffic Control Plans.

You may also assist in preparing scopes, budgets, and schedules, communicate with clients, support junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design

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• Experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Hands-on experience with CAD software such as Bentley Concept Station, Open Roads Designer, Autodesk Infra Works, and Civil 3D
• MS Office proficiency
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, concept alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans
• A commitment to our employee-owned culture is essential

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible daily, shaping our collaborative culture, fostering trust, and connecting us closer to clients and communities.

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and a supportive environment, with executive sponsorship and open participation.

Primary

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA or Davenport, IA, United States

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Highways

HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or records.

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