Traffic Engineer

Overview

At HDR, employee‑owners create a welcoming environment where every team member is valued and respected. HDR’s Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. HDR employees collaborate across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs.

• Work as part of a traffic team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis, engineering, and design needs for transportation projects.
• Prepare traffic safety study reports, intersection and interchange operational analyses using HCS, VISSIM, TRANSMODELER, SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC and other applicable transportation engineering models.
• Analyze, optimize, implement, and fine‑tune traffic system timings along major corridors.
• Perform field visits, write and prepare reports, and present technical findings and project updates to clients.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Detailed hands‑on experience using Trans Modeler.
• MS in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects simultaneously.
• Local candidates are preferred.

• 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.
• 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, Word.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Active participation in HDR’s 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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.