Traffic EIT / Designer

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?

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HDR is looking for a Traffic EIT to join our South Carolina Area Transportation Business Group. This role may be based out of the following South Carolina Area offices: Charleston-SC. In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Work as part of a traffic team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis and design needs for a variety of transportation projects
• Conduct operational traffic analysis using a variety of modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro simulation models; analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments
• Participate in traffic signal design and traffic signal timing projects; including but not limited to, drafting signal plans, conducting field visits, preparing signal timing calculations, developing quantity takeoffs and preparing cost estimates.
• Take a proactive approach to learning, developing your skillset, and understanding the industry
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Traffic Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

• Conduct traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software

• Conduct operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun

• Conduct safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software

• Strong verbal and written skills

• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once

• 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.