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Traffic EIT/Designer

HDR, Portland, Maine, us, 04122

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and strive to make a positive impact in 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 will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and bridges to advancing transit, rail, aviation, and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities The Traffic EIT/Designer will work as a member of the traffic engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area. The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexity. The Traffic Department engages in several areas of design including traffic modeling, traffic studies and report preparation, traffic impact studies, capacity analyses, and the preparation of signal design and traffic control plans for clients throughout New England, including MassDOT, MBTA, NHDOT, RIDOT, and the City of Boston. The candidate will need to be a self‑motivated individual who maintains a high level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation

Familiarity with Synchro, SimTraffic, and Vissim

Candidates with at least one prior internship in the AE industry preferred

Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Strong verbal and written skills

Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once

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 experiences to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, encouraging trust, and connecting us 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—foster belonging and support for all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Primary Location United States—Massachusetts—Boston

Other Locations United States—New Hampshire—Bedford, United States—Maine—Portland, United States—Connecticut—Rocky Hill, United States—Rhode Island—Providence

Industry Highway + Road

Schedule Full‑time

Employee Status Regular

Business Class Traffic Engineering

Job Posting Dec 17, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

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