ITS / Traffic Designer / EIT

HDR • Vienna, VA

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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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in civil or electrical engineering or related engineering field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "ITS Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Local candidates preferred
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, AutoCAD and MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Work on projects under the direction of the project manager and senior engineers, on ITS and traffic management system projects including Design, Planning, Engineering, Integration, Deployment, Operations and Maintenance, Communications and overall Contract and Project Management.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) design packages for freeway, arterial and transit ITS systems, including fiber optic and wireless communication systems, power distributions systems, CCTV, DMS, vehicle detection systems, HAR, RWIS, traffic signal interconnect, transit signal priority, lightning control systems, and other ITS technologies and sub-systems, such as freeway open road tolling and managed lane technologies.
• Develop System Engineering Analyses, ITS Architectures, Concept of Operations, ITS and TSM&O Master Plans, Traffic Management Center Standard Operational Procedures and Performance Measures Guidelines, ITS design plans, ITS equipment specifications, along with subsequent testing, operations and maintenance activities.
• Develop, update and review design documents, technical specifications and other project related documentation.
• Participate in Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) vehicle, Electrified Mobility, and emerging technology projects
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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