South Central Regional Traffic Lead

DescriptionAt 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?Watch Our Story:' ' 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. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.Position OverviewThis part-time position requires a 5% to 10% time commitment.HDR is seeking a Regional Traffic Engineering Business Class Lead to guide the growth, diversification, and overall performance of traffic engineering services across the region. This role is responsible for expanding capabilities in traffic design, traffic analysis, and safety studies through service diversification and geographic growthThis position partners closely with Regional, Area, and Business Class leadership to align services with client needs and market drivers. It is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies, aligning staffing and technical capabilities with market opportunities, and advancing professional services with improved technical competencies, best practices, and consistent, high-quality outcomes.ResponsibilitiesDrive growth of the regional traffic practice through service expansion, diversification of capabilities, and geographic expansionIdentify emerging opportunities and align staffing, technical capabilities, and service offerings to meet evolving client needsPromote innovation and best practices in traffic engineering, analysis, and safetyLead and support business development efforts to expand and diversify traffic engineering servicesSupport client management strategies and represent HDR with clients, industry organizations, and at key eventsPartner with Regional and Area leadership on staffing, workload balancing, and utilization managementBuild and strengthen technical depth within the regional traffic team while aligning organization structure with growth priorities.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree (MSCE or related field)PTOE and/or RSP certificationExperience leading regional or multi-office programs and growing engineering servicesStrong relationships with DOTs and municipal agenciesActive participation in professional organizations (ITE, TRB, etc.)QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degreeA 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 What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: Highway + RoadSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular