Transportation Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in designing and managing moderate to large highway projects while working independently on smaller ones. Your expertise in roadway engineering design, coupled with your proficiency in CAD software, will be crucial in delivering high-quality solutions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. If you are passionate about transportation and eager to make a difference, this position offers the chance to thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in roadway engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team.
• Prepare and oversee roadway design work using local or AASHTO standards.

Skills

Roadway Engineering Design

Highways and Roads CAD Software

Communication Skills

Project Management

Transportation Planning

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

MS Office

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?

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.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Transportation Engineer, you will work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large sized projects, and work independently on smaller projects. This role includes assisting on project management for larger projects or manage moderate to smaller projects. Typical tasks would include preparation or overseeing 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. Using 3D modeling software to aid in developing and reviewing designs. Along with design, you may also be responsible for preparing and overseeing the following elements of the contract plans, specifications and estimates: Roadway Sections, Alignment/Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Roadway Profiles, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans, Paving, Pavement Marking Plans, Signing Plans, Traffic Control Plans. Finally, you may assist preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day to day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants and keep the project on schedule and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Primary Location

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting

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

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

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

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