Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

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? 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 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 :

• Work as part of a team 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 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

Required Qualifications

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. 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.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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

Business Class : Traffic Engineering

Job Posting : May 20, 2025