Transportation Engineer

Stanley Consultants; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Professional Development Programs

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Denver is seeking a talented Transportation Engineer to design complex transportation projects. This hybrid role involves contributing to infrastructure that shapes communities, providing expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess a Civil Engineering degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with key engineering software. Attractive benefits and a commitment to professional growth are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil engineering experience focused on transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Colorado or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Excellent communication skills required for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan development for transportation design projects including geometry modeling.
• Prepare and modify project reports, specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Assist with drainage and utility design coordination.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Design

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title

Transportation Engineer

Job Location

Denver, CO (Centennial)

Job Type

Hybrid

Requisition ID

11178

We are seeking a talented Transportation Engineer to join our Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to design complex transportation design projects while contributing to infrastructure that shapes the communities we serve. You will provide engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan development for transportation design projects including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, and 3‑D roadway modeling.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and cost estimates.
• Assist with drainage and utility design and coordination.
• Calculate quantities and develop construction specifications.
• Utilize computer‑assisted engineering and design software to create professional contract drawings.
• Conduct project site visits and field investigations.
• Evaluate client needs and identify technical requirements.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Resolve project issues and obtain necessary approvals.
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review.
• Obtain required permits and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with company quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Lead and mentor EITs and design technicians.
• Review design computations and quantity estimates for accuracy.
• Recommend design changes based on technical evaluation.
• Support proposal development efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Colorado, or ability to obtain Colorado PE within 12 months.
• Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on transportation projects.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Self‑motivated with adaptability to evolving project and client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) standards and processes.
• Experience working with Front Range municipalities.

Salary

Salary range for CO location.

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Benefits

• Diverse project portfolio enabling professional growth and specialization.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and creative problem‑solving.
• Work‑life balance with flexible arrangements.
• Opportunity to make lasting impacts on community infrastructure.
• Professional development and mentorship programs.
• Member‑owned culture that aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection and other financial benefits.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership and other professional growth resources.
• Company stock ownership, generous 401 K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)