Traffic Engineer (PE) - Alaska

HDR, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Traffic Engineer in Anchorage, Alaska, to join our Transportation Business Group.

You’ll contribute to designing safe, efficient mobility systems—from highways to transit—and guide project teams through traffic analyses, signal design, and safety evaluations. You will work with engineers, planners, and consultants to deliver PS&E plans, traffic studies, and timing plans, mentoring entry-level designers while supporting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• CAD experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD and Guide Sign software.
• Experience with safety analysis using safety software tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on traffic design and analysis projects under the supervision of a Project Manager.
• Prepare PS&E plans including traffic signal design, lighting, sidewalk and curb ramp design, and traffic control plans.
• Develop traffic studies including impact analyses and timing plans using modeling tools.
• Collaborate with project teams and interact with clients as needed; mentor junior staff.
• Conduct safety analyses using a variety of safety software and tools.

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

• 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

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Required Qualifications

• 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 avariety 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
• 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

Other Locations

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 affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

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

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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