Highway Design Coordinator

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Highway Design Coordinator in Anchorage, Alaska, to join a team of project engineers. You will develop detailed designs for urban and rural roadways using Civil3D, prepare calculations and reports, and contribute to construction estimates.

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred. Strong communication and teamwork skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office, are highly valued as HDR advances its employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• EIT certificate preferred.
• Spring graduations considered.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of project engineers on detailed design of urban and rural infrastructure projects.
• Prepare calculations, reports, memos, cost estimates, and other documentation.
• Take responsibility for alignment, profile, geometrics, drainage, and construction estimates.
• Design work using Civil3D, including horizontal/vertical alignment and drainage calculations.
• Assist with creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver transportation projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, we empower our employee‑owners to bring authentic and innovative ideas to our work everyday. We invite you to shape the future of transportation as a Highway Design Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural infrastructure projects.
• Prepare calculations, reports, memos, cost estimates, and other documentation.
• Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates.
• Design work, primarily using Civil3D, may include horizontal and vertical alignment for roadways, intersection/interchange layout, cross‑sections, approach design, drainage calculations, utility plans, and other elements.
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver transportation infrastructure projects of various sizes and complexity.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field (spring graduations considered).
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar field.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Alaska – Anchorage

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: May 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.