Job Details

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each 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.

In the role of Highway Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

1. Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural infrastructure projects.
2. Prepare calculations, reports, memos, cost estimates, and other documentation.
3. Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans, and construction estimates.
4. Design work, primarily using Civil3D, may include horizontal and vertical alignment for roadways, intersection/interchange layout, cross sections, approach design, drainage calculations, utility plans, and other elements.
5. Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
6. Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transportation infrastructure projects of various sizes and complexity.
7. Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
2. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. (Spring graduations will be considered.)
3. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and are expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
4. Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
5. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; familiarity with highways and roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation, Open Roads Designer, Autodesk InfraWorks, Civil3D, and others.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

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.

Additional Details

• Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage
• Industry: Highway + Road
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Highways
• Job Posting Date: Apr 29, 2025