Highway Design Coordinator

HDR • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

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? 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• BS in Civil Engineering or Engineering related field. (Spring graduations will be considered.)
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural infrastructure projects.
• Preparing calculations, reports, memos, cost estimates, and other documentation are also essential functions of the position.
• Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates.
• Design work, primarily using Civil3, may include horizontal and vertical alignment for roadways, intersection/interchange layout, cross sections, approach design, drainage calculations, utility plans, and other elements.
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transportation infrastructure projects of various sizes and complexity.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level