Traffic Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HDR New England Transportation Group in Boston is seeking a Traffic Engineer to work on transportation and safety design projects across New England. You will perform traffic analysis, design, and safety studies, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to high-profile infrastructure programs that improve mobility and safety.

The role requires a PE license, CAD proficiency (MicroStation/AutoCAD/Guide Sign), and experience with simulation tools (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, Aimsun).

Qualifikationen

• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the location of the position (or equivalent).
• CAD experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Guide Sign software.
• Experience with HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun.

Aufgaben

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and design including traffic modeling and safety analyses.
• Assist with traffic signal design, signing/striping plans, maintenance of traffic plans and PS&E packages, and coordinate with roadway design teams.
• Perform crash analysis and safety studies as part of transportation assessments.
• Conduct operational traffic analysis using various modeling tools and apply results to sound engineering practice.
• Write traffic impact and transportation assessment reports and present findings to the team.
• Perform quality control reviews of design work and coordinate as traffic engineering task leader with other disciplines.

Kenntnisse

Traffic analysis

Traffic engineering

Microsoft Office

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Guide Sign

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

Aimsun

Jobbeschreibung

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?

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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. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Traffic Engineer

HDR New England Transportation Group is seeking to hire a Traffic Engineer to work on various transportation and safety design projects throughout New England and be based in our Boston Office.

Primary Responsibilities

In the position of Traffic Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and design consisting of traffic modeling and analysis, traffic signal design, traffic safety analyses, signing and striping design, safety planning and analysis for strategic highway safety plan development
• Assist with the preparation of traffic signal design plans, signing and striping plans, maintenance of traffic plans and PS&E packages, and work with the roadway design team to evaluate traffic systems and recommend solutions.
• Perform crash analysis and safety studies as part of more extensive transportation assessments.
• Conduct operational traffic analysis using various modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro-simulation models, and apply results to sound engineering practice; analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
• Write traffic impact and transportation assessment reports to communicate analysis results and recommendations clearly and present findings to the team.
• Perform detailed checks and quality control reviews of design work performed by other design team members.
• Perform as traffic engineering task leader, coordinating with other disciplines.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in adaptive signalization, transit signal design, and ITS, is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with New England transportation agency, Complete Streets, NACTO, FHWA, and AASHTO policies and procedures
• Experience in the design of traffic control Tactics, systems management, communications, ITS systems and sequencing plans is a plus
• Experience using PTV Vissim, GuideSign, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is a plus
• Preference is given to Local candidates
• PTOE Certification is a plus

RSP Certification is a plus

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Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Other Locations

United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Traffic Engineering

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.