HDR · 1 day ago
Senior Traffic Engineer
HDR is a company that believes transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. The Senior Traffic Engineer will lead the design of traffic engineering projects, ensuring safety and compliance while supporting clients in the New England area and across the national transportation network.
Responsibilities
The Senior Traffic Engineer will work as a member of the Traffic and Planning engineering design team, working with the civil engineer design team, on projects serving clients in the New England area and across the national transportation network
The position requires leading the design of traffic engineering projects to support our clients while meeting the fundamental obligation to prioritize the safety, health, and welfare of the public
This requires a thorough understanding of applicable design and safety standards and the application of best practices in the development of the design
The Traffic Department engages in several areas of design including traffic modeling, traffic studies and report preparation, traffic impact studies and presentation, capacity analyses, and the preparation of signal design and traffic control plans for clients throughout New England including MassDOT, MBTA, NHDOT, RIDOT, and the City of Boston
The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who maintains a high level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
Proficiency in Synchro SimTraffic and/or PTV Vissim
Preferred experience with MassDOT, CTDOT, RIDOT, MBTA, and Massachusetts municipalities
Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Recommended experience with MicroStation OpenRoads
Experience in project management and/or lead traffic engineering responsibilities
Local candidates given preference
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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