Regional Traffic Modeling Engineer & Program Lead

Colorado Department of Transportation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Regional Traffic Modeling Manager to lead Region 1's new modeling program, provide technical leadership in simulation and analytics, and guide multimodal initiatives. You will manage training, model development, and stakeholder engagement, using tools like VISSIM, Synchro, GIS, and Power BI.

The role requires PE licensure and a strong background in traffic engineering, data visualization, and program management to support planning, design, and

Qualifications

• PE license required for engineering leadership and project oversight.
• Strong background in traffic modeling, simulation, and data analytics.
• Experience implementing training programs and leading teams.
• Proficient in traffic software (VISSIM, Synchro, TransModeler) and GIS.
• Ability to review models, prepare reports, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling guidelines and standards for Region 1 projects and studies.
• Lead traffic modeling training programs and workshops.
• Develop and implement modeling software training for staff.
• Review consultant models and reports, providing feedback and analysis.
• Conduct operational analyses to support planning, safety, and design.
• Evaluate project alternatives using approved tools (VISSIM, HCS, etc.).
• Develop data support tools, dashboards, and automation for decisions.
• Calibrate corridors and network models; integrate big data and GIS.
• Represent CDOT with the public, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with HQ, MPOs, FHWA; participate in consultant selections.

Skills

Traffic Modeling

Leadership

Data Analytics

Visualization

Training Deliveries

Model Review

Stakeholder Engagement

GIS

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

VISSIM

TransModeler

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

ICAT

SPICE

CAP-X

GIS

Power BI

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Regional Traffic Modeling Manager to lead Region 1's new modeling program, provide technical leadership in simulation and analytics, and guide multimodal initiatives. You will manage training, model development, and stakeholder engagement, using tools like VISSIM, Synchro, GIS, and Power BI.

The role requires PE licensure and a strong background in traffic engineering, data visualization, and program management to support planning, design, and