Traffic Designer

HDR • Full-time • Charleston, WV, US • 8m ago

Traffic Designer

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Traffic Designer, we'll count on you to:

Work in a collaborative effort with a team on both design and study-type assignments.

Work on diverse projects under the direction of senior traffic engineers and transportation planners.

Preparing traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, lighting, ITS, and temporary traffic control contract plans and specifications.

Projects will vary in complexity from small bridge replacements to streetscapes to large interstate or interchange reconstruction.

Traffic study assignments include operational analysis using various software packages (HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, etc.); safety and crash mitigation studies; intersection and interstate studies; and report preparation.

Transportation planning-type assignments may include regional studies to identify alternatives for new or improved transportation systems.

Assignments may include conducting field work to collect data such as traffic counts, inventories, or field measurements.

Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field

EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months

Microsoft Office Suite experience

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task while working on multiple projects at once

A constructive attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

Master's preferred

Experience with CAD Software (Open Roads) packages, ArcGIS, HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, GuidSign, or SignCAD

WVDOT or PennDOT experience

Strong preference is given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location:

United States-West Virginia-Charleston

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Traffic Engineering

Job Posting:

Nov 25, 2024