Senior Traffic Engineer
HDR, Inc.
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Jun 14, 2025
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. 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:' '
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.
HDR is looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our South Carolina Area Transportation Business Group. This role may be based out of any of the following South Carolina Area offices: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Fort Mill. In this role, we'll count on you to:
Lead a team of engineers and EITs to deliver a variety of traffic-related projects, including capacity analysis reports, traffic forecasting, simulation modeling, roadway design support, signal design, transit design support, and more.
Work as a Task Lead under the direction of a Project Engineer/Manager or serve as a Project Manager as needed.
Conduct operational traffic analysis using a variety of modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro simulation models.
Analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
Participate in traffic signal design and traffic signal timing projects, including but not limited to, drafting signal plans, conducting field visits, preparing signal timing calculations, developing quantity takeoffs and preparing cost estimates.
Provide technical support to junior staff.
Take a proactive approach to learning, developing your skillset, and understanding the industry.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
Diverse experience in related fields such as toll roads, roadway design, or construction is a plus
Supplemental licensure, such as PTOE and/or RSP are preferred
Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, Vissim/Visum, ArcGIS, TransModeler, AutoCAD and MicroStation
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Local candidates are preferred
*LI-SM1
Required Qualifications
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
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 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.
Primary Location : United States-South Carolina-Charleston
Other Locations : United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Traffic Engineering
Job Posting : May 20, 2025
HDR, Inc.
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Jun 14, 2025
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. 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:' '
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.
HDR is looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our South Carolina Area Transportation Business Group. This role may be based out of any of the following South Carolina Area offices: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Fort Mill. In this role, we'll count on you to:
Lead a team of engineers and EITs to deliver a variety of traffic-related projects, including capacity analysis reports, traffic forecasting, simulation modeling, roadway design support, signal design, transit design support, and more.
Work as a Task Lead under the direction of a Project Engineer/Manager or serve as a Project Manager as needed.
Conduct operational traffic analysis using a variety of modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro simulation models.
Analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
Participate in traffic signal design and traffic signal timing projects, including but not limited to, drafting signal plans, conducting field visits, preparing signal timing calculations, developing quantity takeoffs and preparing cost estimates.
Provide technical support to junior staff.
Take a proactive approach to learning, developing your skillset, and understanding the industry.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
Diverse experience in related fields such as toll roads, roadway design, or construction is a plus
Supplemental licensure, such as PTOE and/or RSP are preferred
Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, Vissim/Visum, ArcGIS, TransModeler, AutoCAD and MicroStation
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Local candidates are preferred
*LI-SM1
Required Qualifications
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
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 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.
Primary Location : United States-South Carolina-Charleston
Other Locations : United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Traffic Engineering
Job Posting : May 20, 2025
Job ID: 481735115
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025
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