ITS Engineer

HDR; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an ITS Engineer in Baltimore, MD, where you'll design and implement traffic control systems and contribute to impactful projects. With a focus on innovation and inclusion, HDR values your unique contributions and offers a supportive work environment. This role requires strong project management skills and a commitment to quality and safety in engineering practices.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on large, complex projects.
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement traffic control equipment and systems.
• Conduct independent research and studies.
• Lead deliverables for small projects/tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Traffic Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Autocad

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

Aimsun

Highway Safety Software

Job description

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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.

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

• Design and implement central/field communications, traffic control equipment, communications devices, traffic controller hardware and software, transit signal priority, CCTV cameras, DMS, traffic detectors, and electronic tolling equipment
• Assist with the development of practice areas related to ITS program management and oversight, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O), Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Transportation Management Centers (TMC), Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS), Managed Lanes, Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) vehicle, Electrified Mobility, emerging technology projects, and associated performance measures
• Design & implement National ITS Standards, Open Road Tolling, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, lighting control, and traffic control equipment
• Develop Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) design packages, systems engineering analysis, ITS Architectures, and Concept of Operations
• Conduct independent research & studies
• With QA/QC oversight and guidance from senior staff: lead deliverables for small projects/tasks, prepare elements of engineering design concepts, plans, specifications, and quantity estimates for complex projects and prepare elements of engineering reports for complex projects
• Compose reports with guidance from senior staff
• Active participation in QA/QC process
• With guidance from senior staff, develop presentation materials and present technical results to clients
• This position is subject to a governmental background check
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience working on large, complex projects with strong project management background
• Computer skills: MicroStation, Microsoft Office
• Experience in industry standards, including IEEE, NTCIP, MUTCD, NEMA, ATC, and NFPA standards
• Experience working with multiple state DOTs/ regions
• Leadership role in professional organizations
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Baltimore, MD: $81,438 - $116,340; Fulton, MD: $85,316 - $121,880; Washington, DC: $93,072 - $132,960

Primary Location:

United States-Virginia-Vienna

Other Locations:

United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation

Job Posting:

May 12, 2025


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

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