Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer-(176814)

Description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.

And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Traffic Engineer, we'll count on you to :

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on traffic design and analysis projects ranging from traffic signal design, pedestrian facility / accessibility design, pavement marking and signing, operational analysis, traffic signal system retiming, and traffic safety studies.
• Will work closely with Project Managers and Traffic EITs to prepare PS&E plans including traffic signal design, sidewalk and curb ramp design, pavement marking and signing, traffic signals, illumination, sidewalk, and traffic control plans for various state and local agencies.
• Work with Project Manager and Traffic EITs for development of traffic studies including traffic impact analyses, traffic signal timing plans, microscopic simulation modeling, and macroscopic simulation modeling.
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers and EITs
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
• Applicant should have prior experience in these areas and should be able to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience with traffic engineering / analysis and design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Hands-on experience with Highway Capacity Software, Synchro / SimTraffic, Microstation and or AutoCad
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Transportation / Traffic engineering discipline preferred

Experience in traffic design including preparation of PS&E plans

Working knowledge of ADA requirements; PROWAG is a plus

Minimum 4+ years of traffic design and analysis experience

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Austin

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

RegularBusinessClass : Traffic Engineering

Job Posting

Dec 11, 2023