Traffic Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina, to work on transportation projects, forecasting, analysis, and design. The role involves preparing traffic safety study reports and optimizing traffic systems.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a professional engineering license, and possess hands-on experience with traffic analysis and design tools. A strong commitment to the company's employee-owned culture is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 6+ years of related traffic design experience required.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is necessary.
• Hands-on experience using traffic modeling and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on traffic forecasting, analysis, and design for transportation projects.
• Prepare traffic safety study reports and operational analyses.
• Implement and optimize traffic system timings.
• Perform field visits and write technical reports.
• Present findings and updates to clients.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic engineering/design

CAD platforms (MicroStation, AutoCAD)

Traffic modeling tools (HCS, SYNCHRO, VISSIM)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in Engineering or related field

Tools

TransModeler

Highway Safety Software

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. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

Metrics and objectives vary 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.


• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).


• 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.


• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.