Senior Traffic Engineer - Lead Transport Systems & ITS

HDR, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Vienna, VA to lead design oversight for roadway and traffic systems, and to guide complex projects within HDR's Transportation Business Group.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and driving safe, sustainable mobility. The candidate should bring a minimum of 10 years' ITS/traffic engineering experience, a PE license, solid communication skills, and proficiency with industry software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' ITS and traffic engineering experience for urban and rural highways.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or licensed in location jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide design oversight for roadway, lighting, signing, pavement marking, and traffic management system design plans.
• Oversee traffic control and sequencing plans during construction phases.
• Serve as a technical expert resolving complex problems and guiding large projects.
• Organize and supervise medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HCS

CORSIM

Synchro/SIM Traffic

MicroStation

ORD

GuideSign

SignCAD

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer in Vienna, VA to lead design oversight for roadway and traffic systems, and to guide complex projects within HDR's Transportation Business Group.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and driving safe, sustainable mobility. The candidate should bring a minimum of 10 years' ITS/traffic engineering experience, a PE license, solid communication skills, and proficiency with industry software.