Civil Engineer III - Transportation Engineer - Public Works

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • $97,918 - $141,982

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. The 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. The role provides technical leadership, manages capital improvement projects, and supports transportation planning initiatives aligned with City goals and community needs. Occasional local travel within the County is required. Work combines an office setting with fieldwork and may include evening meetings, public hearings, and emergency response coordination as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain a Colorado PE license within six months of hire.
• Five years of experience in progressively responsible engineering-related positions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, systems design, and infrastructure management across multiple disciplines.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and compliance frameworks applicable to engineering operations.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Skill in strategic planning, project management, and execution of large-scale capital and maintenance projects.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data, identify issues, and implement effective, timely solutions.
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of asset management practices, preventative maintenance programs, and lifecycle planning.

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 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 City departments, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position; the City offers a comprehensive total rewards program supporting employee development, recognition, safety, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior