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.
Toll Systems Specialist
HDR’s Mobility and Operational Technology Services (MOTS) is seeking a Toll Systems Specialist to join our growing Tolling and Alternative Revenue team. The primary responsibilities are to support toll systems and roadside project delivery, and support transportation clients in toll system planning, development, design, operations, and change management. In addition, will be responsible to assist project managers in delivering tasks including development of scopes, schedules, and budgets for tolling related projects.
At this point in your career, you know what you’re looking for in your next role: A solid company with collaborative colleagues that do interesting and unique work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what’s possible. That’s what you’ll find at HDR.
We are an employee-owned company with more than 100 years of making great things possible together with our clients. Yes, we have the industry awards to prove it, but our pride is in our people. Smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will motivate you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.
In the role of Toll Systems Specialist, we’ll count on you to:
- Assist with the development of practice areas related to toll program management and oversight including roadside toll systems, toll operations & maintenance, and back-office planning, technical and operational supports.
- Support development of scopes of work, cost estimates, procurement documents, contract documents, and provide oversight of project tasks, deliverables, and sub-contracts
- Support toll systems and equipment procurement processes and/or general program management contracts for toll related work elements including direct interaction with clients, and manage project meetings, design reviews, operations, project production and delivery.
- Develop Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) design packages for toll systems and facilities including all electronic toll collection systems for toll roads, High Occupancy Toll (HOT) & Express Lanes, and multi-type toll plazas
- Prepare and/or perform technical review of toll systems planning studies, engineering analyses, Concepts of Operations, and implementation plans;
- Design and development of tolling concepts and reports including system requirement analysis, technology review and selection, toll equipment specifications, and back-office communications and operating systems.
- Develop and/or review system integration plans, testing procedures and commissioning documents for toll systems.
- Provide on-site support of roadside and back-office toll equipment installations, demonstrations, acceptance testing and commissioning activities by third parity.
- Support field work with technical staff to collect site specific data as projects require
- Assist with the design & implementation of toll related ITS projects including national ITS Standards, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, and traffic control equipment.
- Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contract administration, and design and production meetings
- Leverage work-share opportunities and coordinate workload with HDR business class managers locally and nationally
- Learn and follow HDR processes for project management and QA/QC
- Implement QA/QC procedures and execute technical training for junior staff
- Perform other duties as needed
Keywords:
Toll, Tolling, Back Office, Systems, Database, Reporting, Operations, Business Rules, Systems, Operations, Analysis, Revenue, Estimating, Procurement, *LI-MP1
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related engineering field, or strong equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the tolling and revenue collection industry
- 10+ years of experience overall
- Demonstrated technical writing and communications skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with state DOTs and/or Toll / Thruway / Turnpike Authorities.
- Experience with design-build and other alternative delivery contracts
- Experience with roadway infrastructure design and construction projects
- Involvement in professional organizations in the tolling and transportation technology field such as IBTTA and ITS America
Local candidates are preferred.
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $122,136 – $181,750 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)