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.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR Engineering has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager/ Engineer in Idaho to work with a team of professionals in planning, designing, and supporting construction of interstates and highways, urban streets and intersections, and pedestrian/bicycle projects that make a difference in our communities and across Idaho. The candidate will apply a diverse knowledge of transportation engineering principles to a range of projects both locally in Idaho and in support of other HDR offices across the country. The successful candidate will proactively develop client relationships and manage projects utilizing in-house design teams of technical staff to produce high quality work while meeting budget and schedule. Other responsibilities include performing design checks for compliance with design standards, quality control reviews, task management, and development of scopes of work and fee estimates. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills to lead or work cooperatively with staff located in multiple offices and have a vested interest in mentoring younger staff. The candidate will interface with project stakeholders, the public, and clients at project meetings and public open houses.

The candidate will also help expand HDR's presence and work in Eastern Idaho, supporting other business groups and coordinating introductions to public works and other local municipal staff.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Project Manager/ Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Develop and manage project planning and design work from the marketing proposal stage through submittal of final plans, specifications and estimates for transportation design projects including interstates and highways, urban roadway and intersection, ped/bike, and ADA.
• Interface with clients and lead client development to help expand our transportation practice in Idaho.
• Support construction engineering and inspection of transportation projects.
• Manage, lead and/or support interdisciplinary teams for engineering, scientists, or other professionals.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance.
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, and completion of documents on schedule and within budget.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline.
• PE licensure in Idaho or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Transportation Engineering.
• Experience managing and leading projects, project teams and working with local agencies or governments.
• Experience leading teams that use Microstation with InRoads or OpenRoads or ORD, AutoCAD or other CAD design software to develop complete design and plan sets.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibits excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, believes in providing high quality work and outstanding client service.
• Enjoys mentoring and teaching other staff.
• Willing to lead in a team environment.
• Comfortable with minimal oversight in performing tasks.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our vibrant, entrepreneurial employee-owned culture.
• Passionate about the engineering profession and improving our communities through project and community service activities.
• Existing relationships with ITD, LHTAC, Highway Districts and Cities throughout Idaho.

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.