HDR
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?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
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.
HDR New England Transportation Group is seeking to hire a
Traffic Engineer
to work on various transportation and safety design projects throughout New England and be based in our Boston Office.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform traffic engineering analysis and design consisting of traffic modeling and analysis, traffic signal design, traffic safety analyses, signing and striping design, safety planning and analysis for strategic highway safety plan development.
Assist with the preparation of traffic signal design plans, signing and striping plans, maintenance of traffic plans and PS&E packages, and work with the roadway design team to evaluate traffic systems and recommend solutions.
Perform crash analysis and safety studies as part of more extensive transportation assessments.
Conduct operational traffic analysis using various modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro‑simulation models, and apply results to sound engineering practice; analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
Write traffic impact and transportation assessment reports to communicate analysis results and recommendations clearly and present findings to the team.
Perform detailed checks and quality control reviews of design work performed by other design team members.
Perform as traffic engineering task leader, coordinating with other disciplines.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in adaptive signalization, transit signal design, and ITS, is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with New England transportation agency, Complete Streets, NACTO, FHWA, and AASHTO policies and procedures.
Experience in the design of traffic control tactics, systems management, communications, ITS systems and sequencing plans is a plus.
Experience using PTV Vissim, GuideSign, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
Preference is given to local candidates.
PTOE Certification is a plus.
RSP Certification is a plus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
Detailed hands‑on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, AutoCAD and GuideSign software.
Detailed hands‑on experience conducting operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun.
Detailed hands‑on experience conducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software.
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.
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.) Boston, MA: $93,072–$132,960; Providence, RI: $81,438–$116,340; Rocky Hill, CT: $85,316–$121,880.
Primary Location United States‑Massachusetts‑Boston
Other Locations United States‑Connecticut‑Rocky Hill, United States‑Rhode Island‑Providence
Industry Highway + Road
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
BusinessClass Traffic Engineering
Job Posting Dec 14, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
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.
HDR New England Transportation Group is seeking to hire a
Traffic Engineer
to work on various transportation and safety design projects throughout New England and be based in our Boston Office.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform traffic engineering analysis and design consisting of traffic modeling and analysis, traffic signal design, traffic safety analyses, signing and striping design, safety planning and analysis for strategic highway safety plan development.
Assist with the preparation of traffic signal design plans, signing and striping plans, maintenance of traffic plans and PS&E packages, and work with the roadway design team to evaluate traffic systems and recommend solutions.
Perform crash analysis and safety studies as part of more extensive transportation assessments.
Conduct operational traffic analysis using various modeling tools, ranging from highway capacity software to complex micro‑simulation models, and apply results to sound engineering practice; analyze everything from isolated intersections and roundabouts to urban arterials and freeway segments.
Write traffic impact and transportation assessment reports to communicate analysis results and recommendations clearly and present findings to the team.
Perform detailed checks and quality control reviews of design work performed by other design team members.
Perform as traffic engineering task leader, coordinating with other disciplines.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in adaptive signalization, transit signal design, and ITS, is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with New England transportation agency, Complete Streets, NACTO, FHWA, and AASHTO policies and procedures.
Experience in the design of traffic control tactics, systems management, communications, ITS systems and sequencing plans is a plus.
Experience using PTV Vissim, GuideSign, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
Preference is given to local candidates.
PTOE Certification is a plus.
RSP Certification is a plus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with traffic analysis and traffic engineering/design.
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
Detailed hands‑on experience conducting traffic design using CAD platforms including MicroStation, AutoCAD and GuideSign software.
Detailed hands‑on experience conducting operational analysis using a variety of analysis and modeling tools specific to support job duties, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and Aimsun.
Detailed hands‑on experience conducting safety analysis using a variety of safety software tools including Highway Safety Software.
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.
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.) Boston, MA: $93,072–$132,960; Providence, RI: $81,438–$116,340; Rocky Hill, CT: $85,316–$121,880.
Primary Location United States‑Massachusetts‑Boston
Other Locations United States‑Connecticut‑Rocky Hill, United States‑Rhode Island‑Providence
Industry Highway + Road
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
BusinessClass Traffic Engineering
Job Posting Dec 14, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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