Traffic Engineer

HDR

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Traffic Engineer in North Carolina. This full-time role involves traffic forecasting, analysis, and design, utilizing engineering models like HCS and VISSIM. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in traffic engineering, with strong communication skills essential for client relations. Competitive salary offered: $80,000 - $120,000.

Qualifications

Need a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Experience in traffic analysis and engineering/design required.
Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to traffic forecasting, analysis, and design.
Prepare operational analyses using engineering models.
Present technical findings to clients and maintain relationships.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

Autodesk AutoCAD

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

TransModeler

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. We believe transportation is more than movement—it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.

HDR is looking for a Traffic Engineer to join our North Carolina Transportation Business Group. This role must be based out of the following offices: Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington (NC), Winston-Salem, or Asheville. In this role, 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, engineering, and design needs for a variety of transportation projects.
Prepare traffic safety study reports, intersection and interchange operational analyses using HCS, VISSIM, TRANSMODELER, SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC and other applicable Transportation Engineering Models.
Analyze, optimize, implement, and fine tune traffic system timings along major corridors.
Perform field visits.
Write and prepare reports.
Present technical findings and project updates to clients and actively contribute as a member of client management teams, fostering strong relationships and ensuring responsive, high-quality service.
Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Detailed hands on experience using TransModeler.
MS in Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Ability to multitask while working on many projects simultaneously.
Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Detailed hands on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software.
Detailed hands on experience conducting operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun.
Detailed hands on experience conducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word.
Strong verbal and written skills.
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-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Transportation Planning

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level