ITS 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

In the role of ITS Engineer, we'll count on you to:

1. Design and implement central/field communications, traffic control equipment, communications devices, traffic controller hardware and software, transit signal priority, CCTV cameras, DMS, traffic detectors, and electronic tolling equipment.
2. Assist with the development of practice areas related to ITS program management and oversight, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O), Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Transportation Management Centers (TMC), Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS), Managed Lanes, Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) vehicle, Electrified Mobility, emerging technology projects, and associated performance measures.
3. Design & implement National ITS Standards, Open Road Tolling, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, lighting control, and traffic control equipment.
4. Develop Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) design packages, systems engineering analysis, ITS Architectures, and Concept of Operations.
5. With QA/QC oversight and guidance from senior staff, lead deliverables for small projects/tasks.
6. With QA/QC oversight and guidance from senior staff, prepare elements of engineering design concepts, plans, specifications, and quantity estimates for complex projects.
7. With QA/QC oversight and guidance from senior staff, prepare elements of engineering reports for complex projects.
8. Compose reports with guidance from senior staff.
9. Active participation in QA/QC process.
10. With guidance from senior staff, develop presentation materials and present technical results to clients.
11. Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 5 years of experience working on large, complex projects with strong project management background.
• Experience in industry standards, including IEEE, NTCIP, MUTCD, NEMA, ATC, and NFPA standards.
• Experience working with multiple state DOTs/regions.
• Leadership role in professional organizations.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.
• 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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 3, 2024

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.