Architectural Analysis, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction Design, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Federal Government, Federal Grants, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Government Grants, Grant Writing, Intelligent Transportation, Leadership, Licensing, MSCE - Microsoft Certified Engineer, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technology Analysis, Writing Skills
Senior Its Engineer
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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.
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
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