Traffic Engineer (PE) - Alaska

HDR, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Business Group. You will contribute to traffic design and analysis projects, prepare PS&E plans, and collaborate with project managers and design teams to deliver safe, efficient mobility solutions.

The role involves traffic studies, microscopic and macroscopic modeling, and safety analyses using various software. You will mentor junior staff and engage with clients while advancing HDR’s employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• CAD experience with MicroStation, Autocad, Guide Sign software.
• Experience with safety analysis tools including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role on traffic design and analysis projects.
• Prepare PS&E plans including traffic signal design and related elements.
• Develop traffic studies and modeling (ITS, timing plans, simulations).
• Evaluate roadway safety and provide design guidance.
• Mentor entry-level designers and EITs; interact with clients as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Alaska PE (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

Autocad

Guide Sign software

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

Aimsun

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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. 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.

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

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on traffic design and analysis projects ranging from traffic signal design, pedestrian facility / accessibility design, pavement marking and signing, operational analysis, traffic signal systems, and traffic safety studies. Focus on traffic design, including accident analysis and mitigation strategies, signing, striping, traffic signals, lighting, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS)
• Will work closely with Project Managers, Traffic EITs, and design teams to prepare PS&E plans including traffic signal design, lighting, sidewalk, pathway, cycle track, and curb ramp design, pavement marking and signing, sidewalk, and traffic control plans for various state and local agencies.
• Work with Project Managers, Traffic EITs, and design teams for development of traffic studies including traffic impact analyses, traffic signal timing plans, microscopic simulation modeling, and macroscopic simulation modeling.
• Work with Project Manager and design team members in evaluating roadways safety, preparing vulnerable user assessments, providing recommendations and design guidance to comply with adopted community plans and objectives.
• Conduct safety analysis using a variety of safety software.
• Oversee the work and provide mentoring, guidance, and coaching to entry level designers, drafter’s and other EIT’s
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
• Applicant should have prior experience in these areas and should be able to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Alaska PE
• Experience in traffic design including preparation of PS&E plans
• Working knowledge of ADA requirements; PROWAG is a plus
• Minimum 4 years of traffic design and analysis experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Detailed hands on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Signsoftware
• 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 experienceconducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools includingHighway 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-Alaska-Anchorage

Other Locations:

United States-Alaska

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Highways

Job Posting:

Oct 22, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff…? We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.