Senior Traffic Engineer

HDR; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 122,084 - 174,405; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to manage complex traffic projects in the Portland and Vancouver area. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in ITS and traffic engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and a professional engineering license. Responsibilities include leading design tasks, coordinating with clients, and managing project finances. The company values a commitment to equity in hiring and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in ITS and traffic engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location.
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex traffic engineering projects and prepare PS&E documents.
• Conduct traffic design tasks including conceptual signing and striping.
• Serve as a technical expert and task lead on complex projects.

Skills

Traffic engineering for urban and rural highways

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HCS

CORSIM

Synchro/SIM Traffic

Job description

Senior Traffic Engineer

Location: United States - Oregon, Portland (Other locations: Oregon-Salem, Oregon-Bend, Washington-Vancouver)

Schedule: Full-time

Business Class: Traffic Engineering

Job Posting Date: Mar 17, 2026

Pay Range: $122,084 - $174,405 (dependent on skills, experience, education, location)

Responsibilities

• Perform complex traffic engineering projects and prepare PS&E documents
• Conduct traffic design tasks including conceptual signing, striping, signal, lighting, ITS, temporary traffic control, and construction phasing
• Make engineering and design decisions as needed
• Serve as a technical expert and task lead on large, complex projects
• Coordinate design issues with clients and project team to develop solutions to technical challenges
• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single‑discipline projects or large tasks for regional projects
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance team workload throughout project development
• Establish client relationships and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract documents with other staff
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to stay within schedule parameters

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 10 years experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, interchanges, and intersections
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; team‑oriented
• Commitment to active participation in employee‑owned culture

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