Senior Traffic Engineer

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join their team and manage traffic design projects across Missouri. The position requires extensive experience in ITS and traffic engineering, along with strong analytical and communication skills. As an employee-owned company, HDR emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive culture, making this role impactful in enhancing community services and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ITS and traffic engineering.
• Registered PE in MO and KS preferred.
• Experience with traffic design for urban and rural highways.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct traffic design projects including signal plans and roadway illumination.
• Monitor project aspects related to traffic and ITS design.
• Create complete streets and electric vehicle charging infrastructure plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCS

CORSIM

Synchro/SIM Traffic

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is seeking a Senior Transportation Design Engineer / Project Manager to help expand our services in the Midwest, with a focus on Kansas and Missouri. The position would report to the MO-KS Traffic Section. The position would have a major focus in the areas of traffic and ITS design.

The individual in this position plans, directs and monitors all aspects of traffic design projects that may include:

• Traffic signal and interconnect plans
• Signing and pavement-marking plans
• Freeway guide signing plans
• ITS, fiber, and communications plans
• Roadway/highway illumination plans
• Traffic signal corridor / system timing plans
• Complete Streets / Quick-build improvement plans
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure plans
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE registration a plus.
• Registered PE in MO and KS.
• Microsimulation skills a plus.
• Analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• 7-20 years of relevant experience with traffic and technology design.
• Preference given to local candidates.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, major and minor interchanges and intersections
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages
• Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to work in a team environment
• 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:

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations:

United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Traffic Engineering

Job Posting:

Mar 10, 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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