Regional Traffic Modeling Lead (PE II)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CDOT’s Region 1 seeks a Senior Traffic Modeling Manager (PE II) to lead a new Traffic Modeling Program. You will guide modeling standards, manage regional staff training, and review complex models and reports for multimodal transportation projects.

The role emphasizes data analytics, visualization with Power BI and GIS, and collaboration with public and private partners across Colorado. Hybrid in-office work is required.

Qualifications

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• 2 years of professional experience in a related occupational field, with at least 1 year as a licensed professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing traffic modeling knowledge and expertise develop modeling guidelines and standards for CDOT Region 1 projects and traffic impact study submittals.
• Lead Region 1's Traffic Modeling Training Program through classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on workshops.
• Develop and implement modeling software training for region traffic engineering staff.
• As the Region modeling expert, review consultant traffic models and technical reports and provide meaningful feedback and analysis.
• Conduct operational analyses supporting planning, design, access management, safety, and construction.
• Evaluate project alternatives using VISSIM, TransModeler, Synchro, HCS, ICAT, SPICE, CAP-X, and other approved tools.
• Provide consultation on travel modeling, multimodal traffic data collection and analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and calibrate corridors, interchange, and network simulation models.

Skills

Traffic modeling

Data analytics

Power BI

GIS

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Training

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

VISSIM

TransModeler

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

ICAT

SPICE

CAP-X

Job description

CDOT’s Region 1 seeks a Senior Traffic Modeling Manager (PE II) to lead a new Traffic Modeling Program. You will guide modeling standards, manage regional staff training, and review complex models and reports for multimodal transportation projects.

The role emphasizes data analytics, visualization with Power BI and GIS, and collaboration with public and private partners across Colorado. Hybrid in-office work is required.