Senior Transportation Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Town of Texas, Round Rock (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned roadway engineer to lead innovative design projects. In this pivotal role, you will oversee urban and rural roadway designs, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing diverse teams. Your extensive experience in transportation planning and project management will be essential in delivering high-performance solutions that enhance community infrastructure. This is an incredible opportunity to join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects and community development. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of roadway engineering design experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is mandatory.
• Experience with highway interchanges and traffic management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical expert in urban and rural roadway design projects.
• Perform quality assurance checks on transportation projects.
• Manage communication with clients and supervise project teams.

Skills

Roadway Engineering Design

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We are known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure. Our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists, emphasizing diversity as our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe our work adds meaning and value to the world, inspires positive change, illuminates new perspectives, and that collaboration is the key to progress.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical expert in detailed development of urban and rural roadway design projects.
• Perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state highway systems.
• Act as a recognized technical authority in an area of specialization, solving complex problems.
• Take on project management duties and interact with clients as needed.
• Supervise medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.
• Manage communication with clients, support and train junior staff, write reports, coordinate with subconsultants, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• At least 15 years of design experience.
• Experience designing urban arterials, rural highways, intersections, freeways, and interchanges.
• Experience with TxDOT schematic and PS&E projects, and pre-certifications.
• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, and Microsoft Office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of roadway engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience with highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, and transportation planning.
• Experience coordinating survey, grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout is beneficial.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to achieve great things, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and community connection.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we strive for an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered. Our Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement among diverse groups, with executive sponsorship and open participation.

Additional Details

• Primary Location: United States-Texas-Round Rock
• Industry: Highway + Road
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Highways
• Job Posting Date: Apr 16, 2025