Traffic Engineering Section 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 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:' ' 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. The Transportation Division/Traffic Engineering and ITS Market Sector of HDR is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Section Leader and Senior Traffic/ITS Engineer in our traffic engineering group for immediate employment in our downtown San Diego office. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and planning/design specific to ITS and traffic improvement projects as well as experience in emerging technology related traffic engineering issues. HDR is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects and team leadership positions. The successful candidate can look forward to projects including assignments such as the LAX Program Management Project, LA Metro, OCTA, Riverside County On Call contract and many other transportation and transit public works project. This candidate will be involved in the development and support of many other challenging multi-modal projects for agencies like SANDAG, City of San Diego, Caltrans D11, NCTD as well as other southern California clients. The primary duties of this senior; leadership position include oversight and coordination of traffic operations analysis, oversight and guidance for traffic design and traffic management system plans, and collaboration with the broader team on all aspects of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). You must be comfortable being viewed 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. May serve as project manager on larger traffic projects, however, project management is not the sole focus of the position.In the role of Traffic Engineering Section Lead, we'll count on you to:Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing supportFunction as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilitiesTake administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sectionsBe involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviewsBe directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issuesSee that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systemImplement, monitor and support company policySelect, train, develop and manage technical personnelManage and develop multidiscipline teamsWork cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production effortsPerform other duties as needed #LI-JF1Keywords: Traffic Engineering Section Lead, traffic, ITSQualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceA minimum of 7 years experience Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational skills 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