Traffic EIT/Engineer
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HDR is looking to hire a Traffic EIT/Engineer in our Manhattan office who will help lead and grow the traffic engineering/planning practice in the NY/NJ market. The selected individual will also have the opportunity to work on projects across the country from other HDR offices.
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:
- Local, regional and statewide multimodal transportation plans
- Corridor studies
- Parking studies
- Traffic engineering studies
- Highway/roadway safety analyses
- Travel demand forecasting
- Transportation planning reports
- Transit studies (rail and bus)
- Bicycle and pedestrian studies
- Corridor signal timing and optimization
- Traffic signal design / ITS design
- Roadway and bridge projects with major traffic analysis and design components
- Design-build projects with major traffic analysis and design components
- Transportation research
Must be able to independently manage large and small transportation projects. Would be responsible for developing business relationships through client interaction, project pursuits, and general marketing activities.
- Work as part of a traffic team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of traffic forecasting, analysis and design needs for a variety of transportation projects
- 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
- Focus on traffic design, including accident analysis and mitigation strategies, signing, striping, traffic signals, lighting, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), including real-time traffic information, adaptive signal control, closed circuit television (CCTV), and variable message signs (VMS)
- Perform other duties as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or closely related field
- Masters degree in Operations/Engineering/Planning is preferred
- Minimum of 3 years in traffic engineering/transportation planning experience
- PE requirement preferred. If a candidate is hired with a PE license they will be titled "Traffic Engineer"
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Valid driver's license required and ability to drive in the NY/NJ metro area
- Programming skills with Excel VBA, Python, or ArcGIS preferred
- Active involvement in professional societies is desirable
- Traffic engineering/planning experience with New York/New Jersey agencies, or equivalent DOT experience preferred
- Local candidates preferred
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- Bachelor's degree
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Conduct traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software
Conduct operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun
Conduct safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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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.
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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.
