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 Albuquerque Traffic Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline planning projects or large, routine projects
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project's development
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
• Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Work as part of a team and independently in evaluating and applying Traffic Engineering principles,
• standards, and criteria
• Interact directly with clients at project meetings and ensure that all client project designs meet engineering standards
• Interact directly with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, structures, geotechnical, water, and environment to coordinate design
• Lead the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages based upon agency
• standards and specifications for traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system design, ITS, roadway lighting, Signing and Pavement Marking, and MOT design.
• Perform traffic operational analysis including traffic projections, analysis, and simulation using Synchro/SimTraffic, TranSync, HCS, and VISSIM
• Analyze crash data to identify crash patterns and probable causes, develop collision and condition diagrams. Conduct predictive safety analysis.
• Perform photometric analysis using AGi32 or Visual lighting
• Participate in transportation planning assignments, corridor studies, safety studies, and IAJR reports
• Prepare technical memorandums and papers for clients and/or internal distribution
• Conduct field reviews and prepare reports
• Represent HDR at conferences and professional organizations
• Mentor entry level engineers
• Perform emerging technology testing, develop design of experiments, data collections, and report preparation
• Perform other duties as needed for the success of the desert southwest traffic business class #LI-JF1

Keywords: Traffic Lead, traffic signal system, pedestrian crossing control system design, ITS, roadway lighting, signing and pavement marking, MOT design, traffic operational analysis, Synchro/SimTraffic, TranSync, HCS, VISSIM

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years in traffic project management experience
• PE license in NM or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in traffic operational analysis including traffic projections, analysis, and simulation using Synchro/ SimTraffic, HCS, and VISSIM
• Knowledge of safety analysis using HSM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years related or equivalent experience including traffic project management experience
• PTOE or PTP or RSP certifications preferred

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.