Transportation Engineer

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transportation Engineer and make a significant impact on transportation projects. This role offers opportunities to work on large-scale projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to innovative solutions in civil engineering. You'll be responsible for designing and managing roadway projects, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. With a commitment to employee ownership and a supportive culture, this position promises professional growth and a chance to shape the future of infrastructure. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in roadway engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Hands-on experience with CAD engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee roadway/highway projects.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Skills

Roadway Engineering Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads 3D Corridor Modeling

Bentley ConceptStation

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

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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.

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

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large projects and work independently on smaller projects
• Prepare or oversee 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 including hydraulic reports, and right-of-way plans
• Prepare and oversee the following elements of various sizes of 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
• Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects
• Include preparing scopes, budgets and schedules
• Manage the following work elements: 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 subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Opportunities for Growth

• Progressive project responsibility including discipline leadership roles on large infrastructure projects
• Collaboration on some of the largest, most complex transportation projects in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond
• Exposure to key clients
• Supporting business development including client outreach, marketing, proposal development, etc.
  
  

Keywords: Civil, Engineering, Roadway, Highway, Design, Construction, DOT,

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Experience with OpenRoads 3D Corridor Modeling strongly preferred
• Experience working on VDOT, DDOT, MDTA and/or MDSHA projects preferred
• Experience working on Design-Build projects preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work with various teams, and leadership and management skills desirable
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

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 engineeringsoftware such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/orAutodesk 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Maryland}: $77,543- $121,325

Primary Location:

United States-Virginia-Vienna

Other Locations:

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Highways

Job Posting:

Aug 21, 2024


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

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