Traffic EIT/Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Traffic EIT in Nashville to join a traffic team under the Project Engineer/Manager, supporting forecasting, analysis and design for transportation projects.

The role requires an EIT, a Bachelor's degree, CAD and modeling tool proficiency, strong communication and multitasking, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and EIT certification required.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms MicroStation and AutoCAD for traffic design.
• Experience with traffic modeling tools (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, Aimsun) and safety software.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic forecasting, analysis and design for transportation projects.
• Conduct operational analysis using modeling tools from highways to urban corridors.
• Assist with ITS design including signals, CCTV and dynamic signage.

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Traffic EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Work as part of a traffic team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis and design needs for a variety of transportation projects
• Conduct operational traffic analysis using a variety of modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro simulation models; analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments
• Focus on traffic design, including accident analysis and mitigation strategies, signing, striping, traffic signals, lighting, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), including real-time traffic information, adaptive signal control, closed circuit television (CCTV), and variable message signs (VMS)
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License preferred. Candidates hired with their PE will be titled "Traffic Engineer," and candidates hired with their EIT will be titled "Traffic EIT."
• BSCE Certification
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Conduct traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software
• Conduct operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun
• Conduct safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations: United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Tennessee-Memphis

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Traffic Engineering

Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026