Jacob Weiss, P.E., PTOE, a senior traffic engineer/transportation planner at HDR, has been selected as the 2025 Young Professional of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska. The award recognizes accomplishments of Nebraska engineers under age 35 who have contributed to the engineering profession in the state and made a positive community impact.
During his more than 10 years at HDR, Weiss has improved user mobility and safety on complex projects throughout the region through his transportation solutions and strategies. He has focused on transportation planning, travel demand modeling, traffic simulation, and bicycle and pedestrian system planning and design. He was recently appointed deputy practice group leader for HDR’s Multimodal Corridor Planning Practice Group, helping coordinate resources and personnel to advance HDR’s multimodal practice and align the firm’s expertise with clients.
“Jake brings a truly unique combination of the human and technical aspects to consulting,” said HDR NE/IA Transportation Business Group Manager Craig Hunter. “He is driven to deliver quality projects that are considerate of users and the surrounding environment.”
Weiss volunteers his time outside of work to both community and industry organizations. He serves on the Omaha mayor’s Active Living Advisory Committee, providing community input and recommendations to the mayor and other city leaders on projects, plans and policies that would benefit the local active living community. He’s also a member of various industry groups, including the Missouri Valley District and Nebraska Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He served as the coordinator of NITE’s DriveSmart safety program for seven years, educating high school students on safe driving practices.