HDR

Infrastructure

SeniorTrafficEngineer

$143–205k Seattle, Washington, United States; Bellevue, Washington, United States; Everett, Washington, United States; Olympia, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Traffic Engineer at HDR. Skills: Traffic engineering, Traffic analysis, Traffic operations, Signal timing. Lead traffic engineering design. Lead corridor traffic analysis”

Industry & Context.

Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MSCE

Nice to Have

Diverse experience in related fields, Experience with corridor traffic analysis, Experience with traffic operations, Experience with signal timing projects, Working knowledge of VISSIM microsimulation, Working knowledge of traffic analysis tools, Familiarity with Synchro, Familiarity with SimTraffic, Familiarity with HCS, Familiarity with related traffic operations software

What You'll Do.

Lead traffic engineering design

Lead corridor traffic analysis

Lead traffic operations efforts

Provide technical oversight

Provide direction for traffic signal deliverables

Provide direction for ITS deliverables

Provide direction for roadway deliverables

Provide direction for MOT/TCP deliverables

Provide direction for signal timing deliverables

Lead corridor operational analyses

Lead intersection evaluations

Lead signal timing optimization

Lead multimodal improvement studies

Serve as lead reviewer

Perform quality control for plans

Perform quality control for specifications

Perform quality control for calculations

Perform quality control for traffic models

Perform quality control for technical reports

Oversee project delivery

Oversee coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Oversee coordination with agency stakeholders

Mentor junior engineering staff

Support junior engineering staff

Provide technical guidance

Provide design review

Support development of traffic studies

Support development of operational analysis

Support development of simulation modeling

Support development of corridor improvement concepts

Lead client coordination meetings

Lead technical presentations

Develop relationships with local agency clients

Develop relationships with municipal clients

Support marketing efforts

Support business development efforts

Support proposal efforts

Support project positioning

Support client outreach

Identify new traffic engineering opportunities

Identify new ITS opportunities

Identify new traffic operations opportunities

Identify new signal timing opportunities

Pursue new traffic engineering opportunities

Pursue new ITS opportunities

Pursue new traffic operations opportunities

Pursue new signal timing opportunities

Support strategic growth of traffic engineering services

Support expansion of stand-alone traffic projects

Coordinate with transit teams

Coordinate with roadway teams

Coordinate with water resources teams

Coordinate with infrastructure teams

Provide oversight of traffic control plans

Provide oversight of sequencing plans

Serve as technical expert

Resolve problems of greater scope and complexity

Plan project activities

Develop project activities

Organize work of professionals

Organize work of technicians

Supervise work of professionals

Supervise work of technicians

Serve as project manager

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Agency stakeholders; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Client meetings; Technical presentations; Public speaking

Process & Methodology

Project delivery, Schedules, Budgets

Full Job Description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'    We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around 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.    In the role of Senior Traffi

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