Transportation Engineering

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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. 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.
HDR New England Transportation Group is seeking to hire a Traffic Engineer to work on various transportation and safety design projects throughout New England and be based in our Boston Office.
The Traffic Engineer's primary duties will include producing intersection layout and complete streets practices, pavement marking and signing, maintenance of traffic plans, traffic signal design plans and specifications, Traffic Impact Studies and design study reports, and safety analyses for transportation projects throughout New England. We're seeking someone who enjoys collaborating with a team and will help enhance the group's technical performance. This person will play an active role in assisting our transportation team in working with state and municipal agencies throughout New England and mentoring younger staff members and helping them develop their engineering skills while providing encouragement and motivation.
Primary Responsibilities
In the position of Traffic Engineer , we'll count on you to:

Perform traffic engineering analysis and design consisting of traffic modeling and analysis, traffic signal design, traffic safety analyses, signing and striping design, safety planning and analysis for strategic highway safety plan development
Assist with the preparation of traffic signal design plans, signing and striping plans, maintenance of traffic plans and PS&E packages, and work with the roadway design team to evaluate to evaluate traffic systems and recommend solutions.
Perform crash analysis and safety studies as part of more extensive transportation assessments.
Conduct operational traffic analysis using various modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro-simulation models, and apply results to sound engineering practice; analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
Write traffic impact and transportation assessment reports to communicate analysis results and recommendations clearly and present findings to the team.
Perform detailed checks and quality control reviews of design work performed by other design team members.
Perform as traffic engineering task leader, coordinating with other disciplines.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in adaptive signalization, transit signal design, and ITS, is a plus
Knowledge and experience with New England transportation agency, Complete Streets, NACTO, FHWA, and AASHTO policies and procedures
Experience in the design of traffic control Tactics, systems management, communications, ITS systems and sequencing plans is a plus
Experience using PTV Vissim, GuideSign, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is a plus
Preference is given to Local candidates
PTOE Certification is a plus
RSP Certification is a plus #LI-JC7
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Detailed hands on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software
Detailed hands on experience conducting operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun
Detailed hands on experience conducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
Strong verbal and written skills
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.) {Boston, MA}: $93,072 - $132,960 {Providence, RI}: $81,438 - $116,340, {Rocky Hill, CT}: $85,316 - $121,880 Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston Other Locations: United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Traffic Engineering Job Posting: Dec 14, 2025