Traffic Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineer in Charleston, West Virginia. The role involves traffic forecasting, analysis, and design for various transportation projects. Candidates must hold a Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with the necessary experience and coursework in transportation engineering. Software proficiency in tools like Synchro, HCS, and MicroStation is required. The position offers a chance to contribute to critical traffic projects and requires directing resumes to Allison Geiser for job code 162102.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 months of experience in traffic engineering or Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience.
• Education must include coursework in traffic and/or transportation engineering.
• Proficiency in software such as Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, and MicroStation is required.
• Engineer-in-Training or equivalent certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on traffic forecasting, analysis, and design for transportation projects.
• Perform operational traffic analyses using various modeling tools.
• Conduct field work to collect traffic data including counts and measurements.

Skills

Traffic forecasting

Operational traffic analyses

Micro-simulation models

Proficiency in Synchro/Sim Traffic

Proficiency in HCS

Proficiency in MicroStation

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Duties

Primary duties of HDR's Traffic Engineer include:

• Working on traffic forecasting, analysis, and design needs for a variety of transportation projects, including:
  • Crash analysis and mitigation strategies;
  • Signing and striping;
  • Temporary traffic control;
  • Traffic signals;
• Performing operational traffic analyses using a variety of modeling tools ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro‑simulation models for projects including isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
• Assignments may include conducting field work to collect data such as traffic counts, inventories, or field measurements.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 months' experience in traffic/transportation engineering or a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years' experience in traffic/transportation engineering.
• Education must include coursework in traffic and/or transportation engineering.
• Required experience may include professional, internship, or graduate research experience.
• Proficiency in: Synchro/Sim Traffic; HCS; and MicroStation. Proficiency may have been gained through academic program or professional, internship, or graduate research experience.
• Engineer-in-Training or equivalent certification required; Professional Engineering licensure is not a prerequisite for this position.

Resumes may be directed to Allison Geiser, Mobility & Immigration Manager, HDR, 1917 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106, with reference to job code 162102.