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?

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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. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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 Responsibilitie
  
  
  • 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 Responsibilitie
  
  
  • 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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Qualifications

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.