ITS Design 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

You will be part of our Advanced Technology for Surface Transportation business class, supporting the emerging areas of ITS, Lighting, Signalization, and Tolls design, for a diverse range of clients.

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

• Perform complex traffic design projects, exercise sound engineering judgment, preparation of ITS, Lighting, and Signalization final design plans, conceptual design plans, and other design documents

• Make decisions on design and engineering procedures as needed

• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects, but project management is not sole focus of this position

• Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed

• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with Lighting, ITS, and Signalization design
• Hands-on experience using various CADD tools such as OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and FDOT Connect, and lighting photometric analysis tools, such as AGi32, etc.
• Experience performing electrical circuit calculations, such as voltage drop and overcurrent protection
• Experience working with state DOTs, and other local agencies
• Business development and mentoring skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

• Strong verbal and written skills

• 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.