Traffic Engineer I, II, or III

arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arvada seeks a Traffic Engineer I, II, or III to design, review, and contract admin­ister traffic and transportation projects within the public right‑of‑way. You'll handle street layouts, traffic signals, signage, striping, and related improvements for both public infrastructure and private development reviews.

The ideal candidate has foundational traffic engineering knowledge and is eager to grow hands‑on.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices.
• EIT or equivalent experience welcome; willingness to grow skills on the job.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the public and with city partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, traffic studies, and right-of-way design for projects.
• Bid and contract preparation for traffic projects and infrastructure.
• Administer contracts, including payments, change orders, and compliance with standards.
• Respond to public inquiries on signing, speeds, lighting, and other issues.
• Review plans to ensure consistency with City Engineering Codes and standards.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Public works processes

Contract administration

Communication

Tools

MUTCD

Engineering Codes

Job description

All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.

Pay Range: $82,904.79-$113,359.58 Annual

Placement for Traffic Engineer I, II, III will be based on certifications and experience.

Salary for Traffic Engineer I: $82,905 - $113,360

Salary for Traffic Engineer II: $96,610 - $125,262

Salary for Traffic Engineer III: $101,229 - $138,415

Are you ready to help shape the safe and efficient movement of people throughout a growing, dynamic community? The City of Arvada is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Traffic Engineer I, II or III. This role is responsible for the design, review, and contract administration of traffic and transportation projects - including street layouts, traffic signals, signage, striping, and other improvements within the public right-of-way. You'll work on both public infrastructure projects and private development reviews, ensuring they meet city standards while keeping safety and efficiency top of mind.

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of traffic engineering principles and is eager to grow their skills through hands-on experience. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to everything from traffic signal timing to community-facing inquiries - all while helping Arvada plan for a safer, smarter transportation future. Whether you're an early-career engineer (EIT) or bring more experience to the table.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares routine requests for proposals, traffic and transportation studies, right-of-way acquisitions and design of traffic and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepares routine public traffic and transportation infrastructure project bids and construction contracts.
• Administers routine public traffic and transportation infrastructure contracts, which may include preparation of progress payments, negotiation of change orders, resolving contract payment disputes, and ensuring compliance with provisions in the contract.
• Receives and responds to requests from the public regarding signing, speeding, street lighting and other traffic issues.
• Reviews engineering plans submitted by others, recommends changes for reasonableness, to conform with existing infrastructure, or in conformance to the city's Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements related to traffic and transportation.
• Enforces the city's Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements related to traffic and transportation.
• Reviews and coordinates programs and projects with governmental agencies, districts, landowners, contractors, and consultants.
• Assists in negotiation of acquisition of right of way from property owners.
• Communicates and interacts with a variety of interests including but not limited to elected officials, government and quasi-government representatives, districts, landholders, developers, citizens and others as needed to perform the duties and functions of the traffic engineer I position.
• Assists with development of specific routine project budget, oversees expenditures of the project funds.
• Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine the most adequate and cost-effective solution.
• Prepares traffic signs and marking work orders, parking permits and assists in reviewing temporary traffic control permits.
• Assists with design, timing, and maintenance of traffic signals as needed.
• Provides technical resources to other city departments to ensure that applicable traffic standards (City Code, MUTCD, CDOT) are met.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

• Represents division on various city committees and outside organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering, including standards, policies, and technical issues. Basic knowledge of public works practices and procedures, planning, and administration. Basic knowledge in preparing and negotiating routine contractor and vendor contracts. Knowledge and ability in the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Ability to prioritize multiple and changing work requests while meeting the many needs of the customers/users. Ability to exercise sound initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives a