Traffic​/Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

As an ITS / Traffic Engineer, you will design and implement central and field communications, traffic control equipment, and advanced ITS systems. You will develop project packages, lead QA/QC processes, and present technical results to clients.

• Design and implement ITS equipment, traffic controllers, cameras, DMS, detectors, and electronic tolling equipment.
• Assist with practice areas related to ITS program management, TSM&O, ATMS, TMC, ATIS, Managed Lanes, ACES vehicle, electrified mobility, and emerging technology projects.
• Design and implement National ITS Standards, Open Road Tolling, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, lighting control, and traffic control equipment.
• Develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) design packages, systems engineering analysis, ITS Architectures, and Concept of Operations.
• Lead deliverables for small projects/tasks, prepare engineering design concepts, plans, specifications, quantity estimates, and engineering reports.
• Compose reports, participate in QA/QC process, and develop presentation materials to present technical results to clients.
• This position is subject to a governmental background check.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience working on large, complex projects with strong project management background.
• Experience in industry standards, including IEEE, NTCIP, MUTCD, NEMA, ATC, and NFPA standards.
• Experience working with multiple state DOTs/ regions.
• Leadership role in professional organizations.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• 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 tools such as HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun.
• Detailed hands‑on experience conducting safety analysis using Highway Safety Software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and 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.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.