HDR

Transportation Engineer

HDR$70K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Minimum 3 years in roadway engineering design
  • Proficiency in Highways and Roads CAD software (Bentley ConceptStation, Open Roads Designer, Autodesk Infraworks, Civil3D)
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Urbane and rural interchange design experience
  • Exceptional communication and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on highway/roadway design for moderate to large projects
  • Independently manage smaller projects
  • Prepare roadway design elements per local or AASHTO standards
  • Oversee development of contract plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Utilize 3D modeling software to innovate design solutions
  • Assist in project management activities including scope, budgets, and schedules
  • Coordinate communication with clients, sub-consultants, and project teams

Benefits

  • Participation in an employee-owned culture
  • Opportunity for mentorship of junior engineers and technical staff
  • Engagement in diverse projects across urban and rural settings
  • Access to advanced design software training and resources
  • Potential for career advancement within a supportive team environment
Full Job Description
As a Transportation Engineer, you will work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large sized projects, and work independently on smaller projects. This role includes assisting on project management for larger projects or manage of moderate to smaller projects. Typical tasks would include preparation or overseeing of the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards: Horizontal and vertical alignment, Roadway sections, Intersection layout and sight distance determination, Interchange layout, roadway drainage incl.(Hydraulic Reports), and Right of Way plans. Using 3D modeling software to aid in developing and reviewing designs. Along with design, you may also be responsible for preparing and overseeing the following elements of the contract plans, specifications and estimates: Roadway Sections, Alignment/Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Roadway Profiles, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans, Paving, Pavement Marking Plans, Signing Plans, Traffic Control Plans. Finally, you may assist preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day to day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants and keep the project on schedule and within budget. Preferred Qualifications • A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design *LI-BC1 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree • Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design • Professional Engineer (PE) license • Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineeringsoftware such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/orAutodesk Infraworks and Civil3d • MS Office knowledge • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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