Transportation Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a global engineering and design leader. In the Transportation Business Group, the Highway/Roads Engineer role focuses on urban and rural highway design from feasibility through construction, with Alaska DOT and Public Facilities projects shaping safer, more efficient mobility for communities.

We value employee ownership and collaboration. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in roadway design, proficiency with Bentley and Autodesk CAD tools, and excellent communication and organization

Qualifications

• Professional engineering licensure recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Hands-on experience with highways/roads CAD engineering software (Bentley ConceptStation, Open Roads Designer, Autodesk InfraWorks, Civil3D).
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges, traffic management, and transportation planning.
• Experience with Alaska DOT&Public Facilities projects and reading/modifying project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role under the Project Manager for urban and rural roadway design.
• Oversee CAD Designers and EITs.
• Prepare detailed roadway/highway designs from feasibility to construction.
• Participate in site feasibility analysis through final design and construction phases.
• Take on project management duties and interact with clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Communication skills

Transportation planning

Team mindset

Education

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil 3D

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 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.

In the role of Highway/Roads Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in a lead technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and EITs
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
• Participate in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Experience corridor modeling, grading, and drafting plansheets in Autodesk Civil 3D
• Experience working on Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities projects
• Familiarity with reading and modifying project specifications and special provisions

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Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway 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.

• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• 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

BusinessClass : Highways

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 3, 2026

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

We are an Affimitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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