Roadway Design Engineer — Safety & Mobility Impact

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Transportation Engineer to design and analyze roadway and transit systems. The role requires a PE license, 5 years of highway design experience, and expertise in CAD software such as Bentley OpenRoads and Autodesk Civil3D. Successful candidates will engage in client communication, manage engineering teams, and produce detailed design plans for various projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway, street, and transit systems to improve safety and efficiency.
• Prepare design documents following local and AASHTO standards.
• Produce various technical plans including roadway profiles and drainage plans.
• Manage day-to-day communication with clients and coordinate with teams.
• Advise junior engineers and keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Highways and Roads CAD engineering software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

3D corridor modeling

Education

Professional engineering license (PE)

5 years of experience in highway design

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Bentley ConceptStation

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

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.

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

• Work as a key member of a design team in preparation of the following elements of roadway, street and/or highway design using local (state, county or city) or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, roadway drainage, and right-of-way plans
• Work with a team as a project manager or task leader for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate for projects of various sizes and complexity
• Produce some of the following plans: Roadway Sections, Alignment/Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Roadway Profiles, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans (Water & Sewer), Paving, Pavement Marking Plans,Signing Plans, and Traffic Control Plans
• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

PE required and if registered as a PE in another state, the candidate must gain Texas reciprocity within6 months

5 years’ experience in highway design and/or municipal roadway design

• 3D corridor modeling experience (preferably with Bentley OpenRoads Designer)

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway 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.

• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• 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.

Primary Location

Industry

: Highway + Road

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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