Civil Engineer III - Transportation - Public Works
About The Position
The Civil Engineer III – Transportation Engineer performs advanced professional engineering work related to transportation planning, traffic operations, development review, capital project delivery, and transportation system improvements. This position serves as a senior technical resource within the Engineering Division and manages complex transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through construction. The Transportation Engineer coordinates with City departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to support safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems. This position provides technical leadership, manages capital improvement projects, and supports transportation planning initiatives that align with City goals and community needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license (ability to obtain a Colorado PE license within 6 months of hire).
- Five years of experience in progressively responsible engineering-related positions.
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) credential.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.
- Seven (7) or more years of experience in municipal/public works engineering, including CIP program delivery.
- Experience with transportation planning, traffic operations, development review, and capital improvement project delivery.
- Experience utilizing traffic modeling, GIS, and transportation analysis software.
Responsibilities
- Manage transportation-related capital improvement projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
- Prepare and review engineering studies, transportation analyses, cost estimates, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
- Evaluate transportation system performance and recommend improvements related to safety, mobility, operations, and asset management.
- Support transportation planning initiatives, corridor studies, traffic operations projects, and multimodal transportation improvements.
- Review transportation impact studies, development proposals, permit applications, and construction documents for compliance with City standards.
- Coordinate planning, design, construction, and implementation of transportation and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, consultant performance, and project deliverables.
- Review plans, specifications, and contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements.
- Support CIP planning and development of future transportation improvement projects.
- Assist with grant-funded transportation projects and funding opportunities.
- Coordinate with Streets, Traffic Operations, Stormwater, Utilities, Planning, Parks, and other City departments.
- Work closely with consultants, contractors, utility providers, CDOT, developers, and regulatory agencies.
- Respond to requests for engineering assistance from City departments, developers, consultants, and the public.
- Participate in regional transportation initiatives and interagency coordination efforts.
- Conduct technical research and evaluate engineering alternatives.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, presentations, and agenda materials.
- Analyze traffic, safety, operational, and infrastructure data to support decision-making.
- Provide project status updates related to scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, technicians, consultants, and project teams.
- Support quality assurance and consistency in engineering standards and project delivery practices.
- Assist with consultant selection, scope development, and contract administration.
- Represent the Engineering Division at public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and project presentations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
