Senior Traffic Engineer

Senior Traffic Engineer

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? 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 Senior Traffic Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Provide design oversight for the production of roadway, lighting, signing, pavement marking, traffic signals and traffic management system design plans; intersection design; capacity and signal warrant analyses; and all aspects of an Intelligent Traffic Sub-system
• Assist in providing oversight of the traffic control and sequencing plans throughout the construction phase of the project
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Serve as project manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: Senior Engineer - Traffic, signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, traffic management system, intersection design, ITS, HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSCE
• Diverse experience in related fields such as toll roads, roadway design, or construction is a plus

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, major and minor interchanges and intersections
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages
• Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.) Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Traffic Engineering Job Posting: Jul 11, 2025 - 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.