Transportation Engineer - Traffic & ITS

Oregonite; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid/remote work options for some

Career growth & development

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support ITS, traffic signal design, signing and striping, modeling, and reporting under licensed engineers. The position offers a hybrid office/field environment in the Denver area with exposure to weather and field conditions.

Minimum qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree and EIT certification, plus 0–4+ years of experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0-4+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Model and analyze transportation systems and traffic operations
• Collect and process data for traffic studies
• Support the development of traffic and ITS design packages for transportation projects
• Prepare CADD designs and assist with plan production
• Develop project specifications and cost estimates
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and documentation
• Follow internal quality control procedures to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Collaborate effectively with team members and maintain strong working relationships
• Work under the direction and mentorship of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Skills

Transportation engineering

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Synchro

Vissim

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Transportation Engineer, you will support the delivery of a wide range of transportation engineering projects, including intelligent transportation systems, connected vehicle and emerging technologies, traffic signal design, signing and striping design, traffic modeling and analysis, traffic signal timing, traffic safety analysis and design, and various traffic studies. You’ll play a key role in design development, plan production, technical analysis, and report writing while working under the guidance of licensed engineers.

Salary Range:

$70,000 – $90,000 (dependent on experience) Compensation for candidates with experience exceeding the minimum requirements may be considered above this range.

What You'll Do:

• Model and analyze transportation systems and traffic operations
• Collect and process data for traffic studies
• Support the development of traffic, and ITS design packages for transportation projects
• Prepare CADD designs and assist with plan production
• Develop project specifications and cost estimates
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and documentation
• Follow internal quality control procedures to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Collaborate effectively with team members and maintain strong working relationships
• Work under the direction and mentorship of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

What You'll Need:

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-4+ years of transportation engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Not required)

• Familiarity with traffic analysis or modeling tools (Synchro, Vissim, etc.)
• Exposure to ITS and traffic signal design
• Working knowledge of CAD software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD preferred)
• Interest in emerging transportation technologies (connected/automated vehicles)
• Exposure to data analytics software and methodologies
• Exposure to scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Jupyter Notebooks) for data processing, analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Interest in applying technology and automation to solve engineering problems and improve efficiency.
• Working knowledge of GIS applications and geospatial data management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on innovative ITS and transportation projects
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced engineers
• Career growth and professional development support

This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.

• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.

• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You'll Love Consor:

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

How We Support Diversity:

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214.

Notice:

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.