Job Description

Overview

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role in 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.

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 a collaborator who will help enhance the group’s technical performance, assist state and municipal agencies, mentor younger staff members, and encourage team development.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Act 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.
• 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.
• Experience using PTV Vissim, GuideSign, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Preference is given to local candidates.
• PTOE Certification.
• RSP Certification.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Location

Boston, MA (based in our Boston Office)

Other Locations: United States‑Connecticut‑Rocky Hill, United States‑Rhode Island‑Providence

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Traffic Engineering

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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 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.

Call to Action

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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