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 Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Perform complex traffic engineering projects, exercise sound engineering judgment, preparation of traffic signal plans, traffic impact analysis reports and PS&E documents.
• Work as a key member of a design team in preparation of the following elements of roadway, street and/or highway design using local (state, county, or city) or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, roadway drainage, and right-of-way plans.
• Work with a team as a project manager or task leader for primarily municipal projects in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate for projects of various sizes and complexity.
• Make decisions on design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects, but project management is not sole focus of this position.
• Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years traffic engineering/analysis. Experience in transportation a plus.
• Professional Engineer in Louisiana, or obtain PE within 1 year
• Hands-on experience with Highway Capacity Software, Microstation and /or AutoCad
• 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

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.