Transportation Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. In this role, you will be a key member of a design team working on highway and roadway projects. Responsibilities include project management, roadway design using AASHTO standards, and client communications. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, PE license, and proficiency in CAD software like Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer. The position offers a full-time regular schedule and contributes to community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in roadway engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in urban and rural highway interchanges and traffic management.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team.
• Assist with project management for larger projects.
• Prepare roadway and highway design work using local or AASHTO standards.

Skills

Roadway engineering design

CAD engineering software

MS Office knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

Job description

Overview

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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we continually consider our impact on the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement; it is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you will help shape 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 support economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and other experts to solve mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Transportation Engineer, you will work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large projects, and work independently on smaller projects. This role includes assisting on project management for larger projects or managing moderate to smaller projects. Typical tasks include preparation or oversight of the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignment, roadway sections, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, roadway drainage (hydraulic reports), and right-of-way plans. You will use 3D modeling software to aid in developing and reviewing designs. You may also be responsible for preparing and overseeing elements of the contract plans, specifications and estimates including: roadway sections, alignment/right-of-way plans, temporary erosion control plans, site preparation plans, roadway profiles, drainage plans and profiles, utility plans, paving, paving and pavement marking plans, signing plans, and traffic control plans. Additionally, you may help prepare scopes, budgets and schedules, including day-to-day client communication (verbal and written), supporting and advising junior engineers and technical staff, writing reports and technical memos, coordinating with sub-consultants, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

Location & Details

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations: United States-Nebraska-Lincoln

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Feb 24, 2026