Traffic EIT​/Designer

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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.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

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

The Traffic EIT/Designer will work as a member of the traffic engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area. The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexity. The Traffic Department engages in several areas of design including traffic modeling, traffic studies and report preparation, traffic impact studies, capacity analyses, and the preparation of signal design and traffic control plans for clients throughout New England including MassDOT, MBTA, NHDOT, RIDOT, and the City of Boston.

The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who maintains a high level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Micro Station
• Familiarity with Synchro Sim Traffic and Vissim
• Candidates with at least one prior internship in the AE industry preferred
• Local candidates preferred

• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• 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.

United States-New Hampshire-Bedford

• United States-Maine-Portland
• United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• United States-Rhode Island-Providence

Highway + Road

Full-time

Regular

Traffic Engineering

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.

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