Civil Engineer III – Transportation Engineer

Jobtailor; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado seeks a senior Civil Engineer/PE to lead complex transportation and CIP projects from planning to closeout. You will coordinate with city teams, consultants, and stakeholders to advance multimodal transportation initiatives and deliver high-quality analyses and reports.

The role emphasizes mentorship, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, and project outcomes. Colorado PE eligibility within 6 months preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Current PE license with ability to obtain Colorado PE within 6 months.
• Five years of progressive engineering experience; municipal/public works preferred.
• Experience in transportation planning, traffic operations, and CIP delivery.
• PTOE and PMP credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transportation and capital improvement projects from planning through closeout.
• Perform transportation planning, traffic operations, development review, and transportation system improvement work.
• Coordinate with City departments, consultants, contractors, developers, and agencies.
• Prepare and review engineering studies, analyses, plans, specs, and reports.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend safety, mobility, and asset-management improvements.
• Support corridor studies, multimodal projects, and CIP planning efforts.
• Review development proposals, permits, and construction documents.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and project status; ensure QA/QC.
• Represent Engineering Division at meetings and presentations.
• Mentor engineering staff and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Transportation Planning

Traffic Operations

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Preferred)

PTOE credential (Preferred)

PMP credential (Preferred)

Tools

GIS

Traffic Modeling

Project Scheduling Software

CIP Delivery Tools

Job description

• Lead complex transportation and capital improvement projects from planning and design through construction and closeout
• Perform transportation planning, traffic operations, development review, and transportation system improvement work
• Coordinate with City departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, CDOT, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
• Prepare and review engineering studies, transportation analyses, cost estimates, plans, specifications, technical reports, recommendations, presentations, and agenda materials
• Evaluate transportation system performance and recommend safety, mobility, operations, and asset-management improvements
• Support corridor studies, traffic operations projects, multimodal transportation improvements, and transportation planning initiatives
• Review transportation impact studies, development proposals, permit applications, construction documents, plans, specifications, and contractor submittals
• Coordinate planning, design, construction, and implementation of transportation and infrastructure projects
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, consultant performance, deliverables, scope, risk, and project status
• Support CIP planning and future transportation improvement projects
• Assist with grant-funded transportation projects and funding opportunities
• Conduct technical research and evaluate engineering alternatives
• Analyze traffic, safety, operational, and infrastructure data for decision-making
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, technicians, consultants, and project teams
• Support quality assurance, consultant selection, scope development, and contract administration
• Represent the Engineering Division at public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and project presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 successful performance of the essential functions
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field
• Preferred: Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) credential
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) credential
• Preferred: 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 with traffic modeling, GIS, and transportation analysis software
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, systems design, and infrastructure management
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams
• Skill in strategic planning, project management, and execution of large-scale capital and maintenance projects
• Proficiency analyzing complex technical data and implementing solutions
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and cost control
• Knowledge of asset management, preventative maintenance programs, and lifecycle planning
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification
• Ability to perform occasional fieldwork, site visits, walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading transportation and capital improvement projects, with a strong focus on planning, design, and execution. Proficient in transportation analysis, project management, and regulatory compliance, while effectively mentoring engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Transportation Planning Experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential
• Traffic Operations Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Operations
• Capital Improvement Project Delivery
• Traffic Modeling
• GIS
• Engineering Principles
• Infrastructure Management
• Cost Control
• Data Analysis
• Asset Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Credential

Industry Keywords

• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Standards
• CIP Planning
• Development Review
• Construction Management