Senior Transportation Engineer

HDR; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer in Memphis, TN. You will lead urban roadway design projects and perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and a professional engineering license, with 10+ years of experience in roadway engineering. This full-time role involves supervisory duties and client interaction, with an emphasis on participation in the employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges and design projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve in the lead technical role in urban roadway design projects.
• Perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects.
• Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSCE

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

In the role of Senior Transportation Engineer, you will lead the detailed development of urban roadway design projects, perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state highway systems, and serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.

You may also assume some project management duties, interact with clients as needed, and supervise work of staff as required. An active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Serve in the lead technical role in the detailed development of urban roadway design projects
• Perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state highway systems
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
• Assume some project management duties as needed and have a fair amount of client interaction
• Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MSCE
• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, Microsoft Office applications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer PE or P.Eng)
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Project management skills desirable
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Coordination of survey, grading, drainage and utilities and layout of various site items is a plus
• 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.

Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations: United States-Tennessee-Memphis

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Jul 31, 2025

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Location notes

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.