Transportation 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.

In the role of Transportation Engineer, Planning and Design we'll count on you to:

• Contribute to high-profile transit and multimodal transportation projects across Western Canada and nationally
• Work as part of the Transportation Planning and Design team under the direction of the Project Managers on a variety of transportation projects, including but not limited to Preliminary Design for Road and Transit projects, conceptual design, Transportation Master Plan studies, Transit Plans and Business Cases, Active Transportation Studies, Freight and Passenger Rail Planning Studies, and Complete Street Planning and Design.
• Act as a transportation engineer as needed, including preparing road alignments, cross-sections, active transportation design, grading models, drainage designs, quantity estimates, cost estimates, project documentation, and specifications
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers and EITs
• Coordinate with HDR’s multidisciplinary team including structural, traffic, pavement, environmental, stormwater management, electrical, etc.
• Undertake technical analysis to support a wide variety of transportation studies. Experience with design software, travel demand modelling software, and traffic analysis software considered a plus.
• Prepare work plans and schedules in coordination with project managers and other disciplines
• Work individually as well as within a team structure, effectively communication and corresponding with the team and clients.
• Assist in pursuit of opportunities and preparation of proposals (content generation, schedule, and fee estimates)
• Perform other duties as needed including mapping, data analytics, engagement, and drafting, using tools such as GIS Pro, PowerBI/Tableau, and AutoCAD or Autoturn are considered preferred assets.
• Be motivated to grow with the team, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to the long-term success of our Western Canada practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in Transportation Planning, Engineering, Highway and/or municipal roadway and transit design
• Strong conceptual, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Skills and experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering would be beneficial (e.g. GIS Pro, Synchro/SimTraffic, Aimsun, Vissim, Emme)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.