Traffic Engineer

at HDR ENGINEERING INC. in Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
HDR is looking to hire a Traffic Engineer in our Rosemont office who will help grow the traffic engineering/planning practice, in the Illinois/Indiana market. The selected individual will also have the opportunity to work on projects across the country from other HDR offices. The overarching responsibilities for the position include production assignments on traffic and cross-disciplinary projects, lead tasks and support HDR business development.
Projects will range from traditional traffic engineering/planning studies to innovative solution development with advanced technologies for surface transportation. The range of projects that the individual in this position will work on may include:
Traffic engineering studies
Corridor studies
Corridor signal timing and optimization
Highway/roadway safety analyses
Travel demand forecasting
Local, regional and statewide multimodal transportation plans
Transportation planning reports
Transit studies (rail and bus)
Bicycle and pedestrian studies
Roadway and bridge projects with major traffic analysis components
Design-build projects with major traffic analysis components
Transportation research
Must be able to independently manage transportation projects. Would be responsible for developing business relationships through client interaction, project pursuits, and general marketing activities.
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Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Traffic/Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning or a closely related field.
5 years traffic engineering/transportation planning experience.
PE
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Preferred Qualifications
VISSIM
CORSIM
Synchro/SimTraffic
Highway Capacity Manual/Software
RODEL, SIDRA
Travel Demand Modeling in Cube
Highway Safety Manual Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
Database management (SQL, MS Access)
Programming skills/exposure (VBA, Python, R, Javascript)
ArcGIS
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
Primary Location:United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Industry:Highway + Road
Schedule:Full-time
Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Traffic Engineering
Job Posting:Jun 2, 2023

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.  

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. 

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. 

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.