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Join HDR's Transportation Division as a Traffic/ITS Section Leader and Senior Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aim to make a positive impact on the world through our work. Watch Our Story

We are seeking a creative, highly talented Section Leader and Senior Traffic/ITS Engineer for our traffic engineering group in downtown San Diego. The ideal candidate will have a proven career in traffic engineering, transportation planning, ITS, and emerging traffic technology issues. You will work on projects like the LAX Program Management, LA Metro, OCTA, Riverside County On Call, and other transportation projects for agencies such as SANDAG, City of San Diego, Caltrans D11, and NCTD.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing traffic operations analysis and traffic management system plans
2. Providing guidance on traffic design and ITS projects
3. Collaborating with team members on multi-modal transportation projects
4. Serving as a technical expert in traffic engineering
5. Possibly serving as project manager on larger projects

As a Traffic Engineering Section Lead, your duties will involve:

• Managing staff, project profitability, quality, and marketing support
• Leading project production and management
• Handling administrative responsibilities and coordinating with other sections
• Participating in marketing, proposals, and client engagement
• Ensuring effective project planning and control
• Supporting company policies and staff development

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Professional registration or certification as required
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture

Our Values and Benefits

HDR values collaboration, trust, and community engagement. We support an inclusive environment with Employee Network Groups for various diversity and affinity groups. Our benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. The salary range for this role in San Diego is $118,000 - $168,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: San Diego, California

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time