About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

HDR currently has an opening for a Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 0 to 4 years of experience to join our Transportation team in the Madison, WI office. Our team focuses on geometric design, alternatives analysis, and final design for a variety of types of projects including large to mid-sized DOT and city projects. There may be opportunities to work on national design projects as well across the network.

Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Transportation EIT/Coordinator is to:

• Work as a key member of the Transportation team for moderate to large projects and work independently on smaller projects
• Assimilate and manage data
• Provide transportation design services for transit, highway, state agencies, cities and counties
• Prepare the following roadway/highway design elements using local agency or AASHTO design standards: horizontal and vertical alignment, 3D modeling, roadway cross sections, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, and roadway drainage
• Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for projects of various sizes and complexities
• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the other team members, write reports and technical memos, and organize project tasks in support of senior staff
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  
• EIT certification strongly preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• 0 to 4 years transportation design experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter who strives to learn and take on increasing responsibilities and accept constructive feedback
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation and GEOPAK, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D Software
• Experience with 3D modeling

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.