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 Transportation Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large projects and work independently on smaller projects
• Prepare or oversee the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignment, roadway sections, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, and right-of-way plans
• Prepare and oversee the following elements of various sizes of contract plans, specifications and estimates: roadway sections, alignment/right-of-way plans, site preparation plans, roadway profiles, utility plans, paving
• Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects
• Include preparing scopes, budgets and schedules
• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied
• Perform other duties as needed

Opportunities for Growth

• Progressive project responsibility including discipline leadership roles on large infrastructure projects
• Collaboration on some of the largest, most complex transportation projects in the region and beyond
• Exposure to key clients
• Supporting business development including client outreach, marketing, proposal development, etc.

Required Qualifications

• BSCE or related field
• PE
• 5 years of transportation engineering design experience required
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Microstation and other design software as appropriate
• Experience with OpenRoads 3D Corridor Modeling is required
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on WVDOT projects preferred
• Experience working on Design-Build projects a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work with various teams, and leadership and management skills desirable
• Preference given to local candidates

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.