Senior Traffic/ITS Engineer

Bolton & Menk • Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

Bolton & Menk is hiring a Senior Traffic Engineer, PE for its Final Traffic Design team. The role is preferably based in the Burnsville office, with flexibility to work from other Twin Cities locations for the right candidate. The engineer will lead final traffic design work across projects ranging from local municipal improvements to large design-build highway programs, overseeing technical delivery and helping shape the team’s growth.

The position serves as a task lead and primary client contact for traffic design scope, schedule, and deliverables. It includes preparing and sealing plans, specifications, and estimates as Engineer of Record; maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget; mentoring engineers and interns; and supporting business development. The role also coordinates with roadway, drainage, geometric, design-build teams, agencies, and contractors throughout delivery and construction.

The work includes traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing and pavement markings, traffic control, and intelligent transportation systems. ITS work may include traveler information and advanced traffic management systems, transit technologies, wireless and fiber-optic networks, and connected and automated vehicles. The team emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and support during peak workloads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in traffic engineering final design.
• Demonstrated design experience in traffic signals, roadway lighting, permanent signing and pavement markings, and traffic control design.
• Experience leading technical tasks and directing the work of engineers and technicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and agency stakeholders.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis, or internship for any employer without restriction; the employer does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer of Record experience on signal, lighting, or signing and striping projects.
• Design-build or alternative delivery experience, including MOT and traffic control design on large transportation corridors.
• Multidisciplinary experience in roadway and drainage design.
• Experience with traffic modeling and analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, and HCS.
• Signal timing and signal optimization experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience with proposals, scopes, fee development, and client relationship management.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or IMSA certification.
• Interest in ITS, connected and automated vehicles, and other technology applications.
• Additional state licensure or willingness to obtain additional registrations.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assignments, maintain accountability, and build trust in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic signal design, including permanent and temporary signal systems, interconnect, and signal timing.
• Lead roadway lighting design, including high-mast and decorative lighting.
• Lead permanent signing and pavement marking design, from freeway guide signing to local striping plans.
• Lead traffic control design on complex projects, including construction staging, temporary signals, detours, and temporary traffic control plans.
• Deliver traffic design solutions for municipal, county, and DOT clients on projects ranging from local improvements to major interstate design-build projects.
• Prepare and seal plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) as Engineer of Record.
• Oversee and complete final traffic punch-list inspections for lighting, signals, and ITS.
• Supervise EITs and interns, assign work, and provide technical direction and mentorship.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and work within design files to resolve technical issues and support staff development.
• Help develop team standards, details, and guidance to improve consistency and quality.
• Serve as a primary client contact for traffic design scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Support business development, including proposals, statements of qualifications, scopes, fee development, and client relationship building.
• Coordinate with roadway, drainage, geometric, and design-build teams, agencies, and contractors throughout project delivery and construction.
• Oversee planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of ITS, including traveler information systems, advanced traffic management systems, transit technologies, wireless and fiber-optic networks, and connected and automated vehicles.
• Maintain project quality, schedule, and budget while supporting team development and business growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan; overtime compensation is available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with 100% company-paid contributions.
• 401(k) match program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible schedules and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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