Senior Transportation Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead the design of urban and rural roadway projects. In this pivotal role, you will not only oversee the technical aspects of major transportation projects but also mentor junior engineers and ensure client satisfaction. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the transportation sector, working alongside a diverse team committed to excellence. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway engineering design required.
• Leadership and communication skills essential for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead urban and rural roadway design projects and perform quality assurance checks.
• Supervise staff and manage project communications with clients.

Skills

Roadway Engineering Design

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Traffic Management

Transportation Planning

Education

Masters of Science Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Transportation Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in the lead technical role in the detailed development of urban and rural 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
• Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support, advise, and train junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Science Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years design experience
• Experience designing urban arterials, rural highways, intersections, freeways, and/or multi-level interchanges.
• TxDOT Schematic and/or PS&E project experience
• TxDOT pre-certifications
• Municipality schematic and/or PS&E project experience
• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, Microsoft Office applications

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• 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
• Must have coordinated 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.

Primary Location

Industry

: Highway + Road

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting

: Apr 16, 2025

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.

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