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

HDR is looking for a Senior Traffic Design Engineer to join our South Atlantic (NC/SC/GA) Area Transportation Business Group in either Charleston-SC, Columbia-SC, Charlotte-NC, Raleigh-NC, or Winston-Salem-NC. In this role, we'll count on you to:

* Design, provide oversight and/or manage projects or tasks related to traffic signals and traffic management systems, signing, pavement marking and ITS that range in complexity from simple to interchange reconstruction projects in both urban and rural environments; projects include bid-build and design-build (D/B) projects

* Provide scope of work and fee estimates in these disciplines for various projects

* Develop plans, specifications and estimates

* Design and/or plan development for traffic control, lighting, and traffic analysis may also be required

* Plan, direct, monitor and/or manage all aspects of single-discipline and multidiscipline projects with moderate to high degree of technical complexity, typically involving multiple staff members

* Be an integral part of our client management team to develop new and further develop existing client relationships

* Assist with the development of local transportation program and serve as a technical expert nationally

* Provide oversight and mentor current or new employees-in-training as well as workshare from other HDR offices

* Implement QA/QC procedures and execute training for junior staff

* Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required

• Minimum of 10 years of traffic engineering experience working on moderate to large, complex projects

• PE License

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, understanding of standard CADD platforms

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team

• Proven leadership, business development and mentoring skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to work in a team environment

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates are preferred

• Strong project management background a plus

• Knowledge of regulations of state transportation agencies a plus

• Understanding of Microstation prefrred, Geopak a plus, Open Roads Designer a plus

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.