An HDR Senior ITS Engineer provides project and task leadership in planning, designing, and implementing technology solutions for transportation challenges. This role is part of HDR’s Advanced Technology for Surface Transportation (ATST) business class, which primarily serves government agencies. This position will also be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships and helping clients identify and implement innovative transportation technology solutions. This role offers the opportunity to help shape and grow HDR’s transportation technology, digital infrastructure, and intelligent transportation systems services in Missouri, Kansas, and nationally.
Technical Related Responsibilities
Lead planning, design, integration, deployment, and operations of ITS and transportation technology systems including communications networks, ATMS/TMC systems, field devices, corridor technology solutions, traffic signal systems, and roadway lighting.
Lead and support development and implementation of TSMO, connected vehicle, digital infrastructure, and emerging mobility initiatives for state and local agencies.
Lead the preparation of PS&E packages, systems engineering documentation, ITS architectures, and technical analyses for transportation technology projects.
Serve as a technical resource and client-facing representative for transportation technology initiatives regionally and nationally.
Non-Technical Related Responsibilities
Support project delivery activities including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and client communication.
Establish client relationships and have significant roles in marketing, contractual, design, and production activities
Coordinate project staffing and workloads with business class leadership
Implement QA/QC procedures
Assist with the development of Federal USDOT Grant applications for government agencies
Preferred Qualifications
MSCE
Diverse Experience in related fields such as toll roads, roadway design, or construction
Interest in client development, mentoring, and growing transportation technology services
Experience working with state DOTs, local agencies, Federal government
Active role in professional organizations
Familiarity with Traffic Engineering concepts like signal timing, ATSPMs, adaptive traffic control systems, priority systems, and traffic-responsive systems
Understanding of fiber optic networks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interest in or progress toward Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
Interest in data analytics
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years' experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, major and minor interchanges and intersections
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages
Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to work in a team environment
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.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
