Senior Traffic Engineer: Lead Mobility & Signals

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer for the South Carolina Area Transportation Business Group in Charleston. You will lead a team delivering traffic projects, from capacity analyses to design support, while coordinating with project engineers and managers.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in ITS/traffic engineering, and strong communication skills. You will work in HDR's employee-owned culture in a role shaping safer, more efficient mobility in the Charleston area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 10+ years of ITS and traffic engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board for the job location.
• Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and traffic software such as HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and EITs to deliver traffic projects including capacity analyses, forecasting, and design support.
• Perform operational traffic analysis using modeling tools across various roadway scenarios.
• Contribute to traffic signal design and timing projects including field visits and cost estimates.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and support ongoing skill development.
• Proactively learn and adapt to evolving industry practices.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork

ITS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HCS

CORSIM

Synchro/SIM Traffic

ArcGIS

TransModeler

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer for the South Carolina Area Transportation Business Group in Charleston. You will lead a team delivering traffic projects, from capacity analyses to design support, while coordinating with project engineers and managers.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in ITS/traffic engineering, and strong communication skills. You will work in HDR's employee-owned culture in a role shaping safer, more efficient mobility in the Charleston area.