Traffic Engineer, Mid-Level - T0016

Description

• Engage in Marketing & Strategy: Contribute to business development across planning and engineering service areas
• Support Pursuits: Assist in proposal writing, scoping, cost estimating, and client interviews for project acquisition
• Model & Simulate: Apply tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, TransModeler, or HCS to simulate traffic operations and evaluate alternatives
• Communicate Results: Prepare reports, visualizations, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and public forums
• Lead Projects: Manage small to mid-sized traffic engineering projects and support traffic engineering scopes within larger, multidisciplinary efforts
• Strengthen Client Relationships: Build trust and rapport with existing and prospective clients across public and private sectors
• Mentor Staff: Supervise and coach junior staff, fostering their growth through knowledge-sharing and feedback
• Make an Impact: Shape communities through safer, more efficient transportation networks
• Deliver Technical Solutions: Conduct and review traffic operations, safety assessments, impact analyses, and multimodal corridor evaluations
• Ensure Quality: Uphold FHU's quality standards throughout all project phases

Requirements

• Experience with adaptive signal control systems, corridor optimization, and signal hardware/software is a plus
• Competence in multimodal safety projects, including crash data analysis, Vision Zero planning, and road safety audits
• 5-10 years in traffic operations or safety engineering, with demonstrated experience in impact studies, feasibility studies, and planning projects
• Preferred: PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification
• Strong command of traffic operations analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and microsimulation tools like VISSIM or TransModeler
• Exposure to ITS planning and Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering. A master's degree with a focus on Transportation is a plus
• Knowledge of real-time urban traffic signal control and emerging technologies is advantageous
• Required: PE license or in active pursuit in Colorado
• Familiarity with traffic impact assessments for site development and development review processes

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan
• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• Adoption Assistance program
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Grow as a Leader: Step into project management and technical leadership with support from senior mentors
• Work Flexibly: We support work-life balance with hybrid and remote flexibility options
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, professional development support, and more

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance