Roadway Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Engineer in Vienna, VA, to lead and mentor design teams through all project phases, from concept to contract documents. The role emphasizes coordination with project managers, client interfaces, and subconsultants to meet schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has a civil/transportation engineering background with PE licensure or eligibility and hands-on experience in roadway and traffic design tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads, BlueBeam REVU).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering and 2 years of roadway design experience.
• Experience with roadway, sidewalk, curb ramp, and driveway design and modeling; maintenance of traffic plans; cost estimation and quantity analysis.
• Professional Engineer licensure or ability to obtain PE license.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and BlueBeam REVU.
• Background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing may apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager or task leader for roadway engineering projects of varying size and complexity.
• Coordinate design team through design development and contract document phases.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules; produce plans, specs, and estimates.
• Develop construction quantities and project estimates; write reports and memoranda.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with subconsultants and clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

BlueBeam REVU

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

HDR's Roadway Engineer will: serve as a project manager or task leader for urban and rural roadway engineering projects of various sizes and complexity, coordinating the work of the design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project; prepare or review scopes, budgets, and schedules; prepare, design, or produce elements of contract plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation-related civil engineering projects using state, county, and city or other applicable standards, including Roadway Sections, Intersection Layout, Interchange Layout, Horizontal and Vertical Alignment, Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Transportation Profiles, Retaining Wall Plans, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans, Paving, Pavement Marking Plans, Signing Plans, and Traffic Control Plans; develop construction quantities and prepare project estimates; write reports and technical memorandums; coordinate with subconsultants and clients to keep projects on schedule and within budget; work closely with the Area Manager, Transportation Business Group Manager, Transportation Program Manager, Section Managers, and multiple Project Managers for project reviews; implement project quality plans; and review work of and mentor junior engineers and technical staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related engineering field and 2 years of experience in roadway engineering.
• Required experience must include experience in: roadway, sidewalk, curb ramp, and driveway design and modeling; Maintenance of Traffic Plans; cost estimation and quantity analysis; Federal Highway Administration guidelines; Virginia Department of Transportation standards and specifications; MicroStation; OpenRoads; BlueBeam REVU.
• Must have passed Principles and Practice of Engineering examination for PE licensure or already hold Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• NOTE: All HDR positions in the US may be subject to background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing.

Compensation

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 pay range for this position is $94,432 to $203,160.

Location of Employment

2650 Park Tower Drive, Vienna, VA 22180.