Engineer, Systems Engineer

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

• Design and implement central/field communications, traffic control equipment, traffic controller hardware and software, transit signal priority, CCTV cameras, DMS, traffic detectors, and electronic tolling equipment.
• Assist with the development of practice areas related to ITS program management and oversight, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O), Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Transportation Management Centers (TMC), Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS), Managed Lanes, Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) vehicle, Electrified Mobility, emerging technology projects and associated performance measures.
• 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.
• Conduct independent research & studies.
• With QA/QC oversight and guidance from senior staff, lead deliverables for small projects/tasks, prepare elements of engineering design concepts, plans, specifications, and quantity estimates for complex projects and prepare elements of engineering reports for complex projects.
• Compose reports with guidance from senior staff and active participation in QA/QC process.
• With guidance from senior staff, develop presentation materials and present technical results to clients.
• This position is subject to a governmental background check.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience working on large, complex projects with strong project management background.
• Computer skills:
  Micro Station and Microsoft Office.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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 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.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

HDR is an employee‑owned company committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. This position is full‑time and located in the United States.