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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?

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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

• A minimum of 3 years experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• 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
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• Local candidates are preferred
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Detailed hands on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, Autocad and Guide Sign software
• Detailed hands on experience conducting operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun
• Detailed hands on experience conducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
• Strong verbal and written skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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.

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

BusinessClass:

Traffic Engineering

Job Posting:

May 20, 2025


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

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