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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, 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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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 Responsibilities 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 Responsibilities 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 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. Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City Other Locations: United States-Kansas-Wichita, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation Job Posting: May 28, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.