Transportation Engineer

Transportation Engineer (Highway/Roadway)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. 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.In the role of Transportation Engineer (Highway/Roadway), 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 projectsPrepare 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 plansPrepare 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 plansAssist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projectsInclude preparing scopes, budgets and schedulesManage 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 satisfiedPerform other duties as neededOpportunities for growth include 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, and exposure to key clients. Supporting business development including client outreach, marketing, proposal development, etc. is also part of the role.Keywords: Civil, Engineering, Roadway, Highway, Design, Construction, DOTPreferred Qualifications:A minimum of 5 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering designExperience with OpenRoads 3D Corridor Modeling strongly preferredExperience working on VDOT, DDOT, MDTA and/or MDSHA projects preferredExcellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work with various teams, and leadership and management skills desirablePreference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA, MD, DC) AreaRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degreePrevious experience in all aspects of roadway engineering designProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseHands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3dMS Office knowledgeExcellent communication and organizational skillsExperience 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 plansAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustPrimary Location: United States-Virginia-ViennaOther Locations: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-FultonIndustry: Highway + RoadSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular BusinessClass: HighwaysJob Posting: Jul 30, 2026