Civil Engineer III, Traffic

About the role

The Traffic Engineer III position plans, coordinates, and oversees key Traffic Operations programs, including Work Area Traffic Control, the Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program, citywide traffic data collection, school safety studies, signal timing and special event permit review. This position supports Vision Zero and Active Modes initiatives, leads community outreach and coordination efforts, and may provide traffic engineering support for development review as needed.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes reports, records, and other data to plan, design, and/or evaluate projects or programs.
• Interprets standards and City policy.
• Prepares or directs the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and/or designs for projects or programs.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Contributes to the design, operation and maintenance of all field equipment, and related hardware and software.
• Review or coordinate review of plans and designs for projects for compliance with engineering principles and City regulations; may prepare recommendations for approval or denial.
• Contributes to the administration of contracts with consultants and/or contractors working on City projects.
• Makes adjustments to traffic signal systems to facilitate traffic operations.
• Analyzes traffic signal timing, corridor timing plans, and makes recommendations for modifications.
• Manages the City Synchro model.
• Serves as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, and City Council regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.
• Attends Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings, presenting comments, representing traffic engineering and responding to inquiries.
• Participates in staff, project review, and policy meetings, and coordinates with other departments or agencies to facilitate project implementation and compliance to standards.
• Utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents and models.
• Assists in the development or revision of policies, procedures, or standards.
• Monitors the traffic signal system, making adjustments as necessary to facilitate traffic operations.
• Oversees the City’s traffic data, including but not limited to traffic volumes, traffic studies, crash data, and customer request systems.
• Writes technical memos, studies, and reports.

Requirements

A minimum of five years’ related traffic engineering experience. Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training: Valid driver's license, Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

Skills

Advance knowledge of traffic engineering practices and principles. Expertise of Vision Zero and Active Modes principles as they relate to traffic engineering and transportation safety, operation and design. Knowledge of applicable city, county and federal codes, laws and standards. Ability to use engineering, computer-aided design, spreadsheet, word processing and statistical software. Understanding of traffic signal operations, including signal timing concepts, phasing, coordination, progression and adaptive systems. Ability to direct and manage traffic engineering projects encompassing planning, design, administrative, permitting, and data collection systems. Affinity for math and physics in order to solve moderately difficult engineering problems. Ability to perform basic statistical analysis. Ability to analyze data sets and databases to create reports, figures, and diagrams to inform decisions as well as educate decision makers and the public. Understanding of Geographic Information System software and general computer modeling programs. Good verbal and written communication skills, and technical writing skills. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, and analytical thought process. Ability to track or monitor a budget. Technical writing skills. Project management and construction management skills. Conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children), paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires, retirement + company contributions, flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both, Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program, workout facilities, Employee/family onsite health clinic, learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility, collaborative work environment.

Pay

Annual salary range: $87,211.00 - 145,350.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly). Annual anticipated hiring range: $105,000.00 - 130,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly).

Schedule

Full-Time Regular. FLSA Status: Exempt.