Full Job Description
HDR is looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our South Carolina Area Transportation Business Group in Charleston, SC. 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
- 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
- Local candidates are preferred
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Qualifications
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
- 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
