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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
In the role of a 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 systems, and traffic safety studies. Focus on traffic design, including accident analysis and mitigation strategies, signing, striping, traffic signals, lighting, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS).
- Work closely with Project Managers, Traffic EITs, and design teams to prepare PS&E plans including traffic signal design, lighting, sidewalk, pathway, cycle track, and curb ramp design, pavement marking and signing, sidewalk, and traffic control plans for various state and local agencies.
- Develop traffic studies including traffic impact analyses, traffic signal timing plans, microscopic simulation modeling, and macroscopic simulation modeling.
- Evaluate roadway safety, preparing vulnerable user assessments, providing recommendations and design guidance to comply with adopted community plans and objectives. Conduct safety analysis using a variety of safety software.
- Oversee the work and provide mentoring, guidance, and coaching to entry-level designers, drafters, and other EITs.
- Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Prior experience in these areas and ability to work in a team environment is required.
- 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.
- Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Detailed hands-on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, 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.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
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.
Primary Location
Industry
Highway + Road
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class: Highways
Job Posting
Aug 6, 2024
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.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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