ITS / Traffic Designer / EIT

HDR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,880 - 105,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Paid time away

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR's Transportation Business Group is seeking an ITS/Traffic Designer / EIT to design, implement, and operate intelligent transportation systems across highways, transit, and emerging mobility technologies. Responsibilities range from design and planning to deployment and maintenance on regional projects.

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering is required; an EIT is preferred. Local candidates and proficiency with MS Office, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate; if not held, title ITS Designer pending EIT.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Work on ITS/traffic projects under PM and senior engineers across design, planning, engineering, and operations.
• Develop PS&E design packages for freeway, arterial, and transit ITS systems including communications and power.
• Perform system engineering analyses, ITS architectures, and master plans.
• Develop, update, and review design documents and specifications.
• Contribute to ACES vehicle, electrified mobility, and emerging technology projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Position Overview

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, the ITS/Traffic Designer / EIT will contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of intelligent transportation systems across highways, arterials, transit, and emerging mobility technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work on ITS and traffic management system projects under the direction of the project manager and senior engineers, covering design, planning, engineering, integration, deployment, operations, maintenance, communications, and overall contract and project management.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) design packages for freeway, arterial, and transit ITS systems, including fiber optic and wireless communication systems, power distribution systems, CCTV, DMS, vehicle detection, HAR, RWIS, traffic signal interconnect, transit signal priority, lightning control systems, and other ITS technologies and sub‑systems such as open‑road tolling and managed lane technologies.
• Perform system engineering analyses, develop ITS architectures, concept of operations, TSM&O master plans, traffic management center SOPs, performance measures guidelines, design plans, equipment specifications, and subsequent testing, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Develop, update, and review design documents, technical specifications, and other project‑related documentation.
• Participate in ACES vehicle, electrified mobility, and emerging technology projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering or a related engineering field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate; candidates hired without their EIT will be titled “ITS Designer” and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to the employee‑owned culture as a core part of the organization.

Benefits & Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges for this position (full‑time) are:

• Washington, DC: $68,880 – $105,840
• Baltimore, MD: $60,270 – $92,610
• Fulton, MD: $63,140 – $97,020
• Glen Allen, VA: $57,400 – $88,200
• Newport News: $57,400 – $88,200
• Roanoke: $54,530 – $83,790
• Virginia Beach, VA: $57,400 – $88,200

Locations

Primary location: United States‑Virginia‑Vienna. Other locations include Glen Allen, VA; Baltimore, MD; Roanoke, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Newport News, VA; Washington DC; Fulton, MD.

Equal Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity and are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

Job Details

Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation Posting Date: July 7, 2026