Traffic Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Traffic Engineer jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in transportation planning, municipal infrastructure, and highway design across state agencies, engineering consultancies, and fast-growing urban jurisdictions. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins lead hiring activity, with established employers such as CDOT, AECOM, and Jacobs Engineering maintaining consistent openings at both the entry and senior levels. The most sought-after specialties right now are signal systems design, traffic impact analysis, and multimodal corridor planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior Traffic Engineer in our growing Traffic/ITS Group in Lone Tree, Colorado. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Group, which includes structural, geotechnical, MOT, pavement, utilities, drainage, roadway, rail, traffic, and materials disciplines. This infrastructure design group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.
As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will be leading and mentoring engineers/designers and collaborating with our other design centers to provide traffic engineering expertise and design for design/build and other alternative delivery projects across North America.
District Overview
2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build/Alternative Delivery team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risks. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. They analyze problems, determine root causes, and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risks. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best design practices for all projects that we support. Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We provide training, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.
Location
- Lone Tree, Colorado (Denver metro area)
- Westlake, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth metro area)
- Bellevue, Washington (Seattle Metro area)
- Raleigh, North Carolina
We offer relocation assistance for candidates outside of the area.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and oversee entry- to mid-level staff.
- Lead/Supervise engineers/designers in the following Traffic subdisciplines:
- Lead, mentor and oversee entry- to mid-level staff.
- Lead/Supervise engineers/designers in the following Traffic subdisciplines:• Apply traffic engineering principles, standards, and best practices to develop safe and efficient transportation solutions.
- Review and evaluate traffic operations, construction phasing, and maintenance of traffic plans to support project delivery and safety objectives.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other technical disciplines to develop integrated project solutions.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports, calculations, design documentation, and project deliverables.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers, project teams, and clients.
- Support project teams in meeting quality, schedule, and budget objectives
- Lead the production and delivery of project reports, plans, specifications and estimates for traffic components of Infrastructure projects.
- Will be involved in the technical production and delivery of all traffic components for North America projects through coordination with multiple design teams.
- Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible.
- Analyze and evaluate complex design and construction phasing plans to formulate effective traffic engineering strategies, and to ensure compliance with the feasibility and safety requirements.
- Lead project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues
- Sign and seal final design of project traffic elements such as traffic signals, signing and striping, ITS, and illumination plans
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of transportation project experience, performing similar traffic design functions as outlined above.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering. An emphasis in traffic engineering is desirable.
- Professional Engineer licensure required. PTOE is recommended
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in two or more of the following Traffic subdisciplines:
- Traffic operations and safety
- Traffic signal design
- Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design
- Tolling system design & integration
- Signing and pavement markings
- Roadway lighting/electrical design
- Working knowledge and experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or AutoCAD / Civil 3D platforms
- Skills in traffic simulation / modeling software including Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, TransModeler, HCS, and similar platforms are desirable
- Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
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Working Conditions
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $145,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/28/2026 - 01/30/2027
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182547
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior Traffic Engineer in our growing Traffic/ITS Group in Lone Tree, Colorado. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Group, which includes structural, geotechnical, MOT, pavement, utilities, drainage, roadway, rail, traffic, and materials disciplines. This infrastructure design group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.
As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will be leading and mentoring engineers/designers and collaborating with our other design centers to provide traffic engineering expertise and design for design/build and other alternative delivery projects across North America.
District Overview
2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build/Alternative Delivery team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risks. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. They analyze problems, determine root causes, and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risks. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best design practices for all projects that we support. Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We provide training, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.
Location
- Lone Tree, Colorado (Denver metro area)
- Westlake, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth metro area)
- Bellevue, Washington (Seattle Metro area)
- Raleigh, North Carolina
We offer relocation assistance for candidates outside of the area.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and oversee entry- to mid-level staff.
- Lead/Supervise engineers/designers in the following Traffic subdisciplines:
- Lead, mentor and oversee entry- to mid-level staff.
- Lead/Supervise engineers/designers in the following Traffic subdisciplines:• Apply traffic engineering principles, standards, and best practices to develop safe and efficient transportation solutions.
- Review and evaluate traffic operations, construction phasing, and maintenance of traffic plans to support project delivery and safety objectives.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other technical disciplines to develop integrated project solutions.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports, calculations, design documentation, and project deliverables.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers, project teams, and clients.
- Support project teams in meeting quality, schedule, and budget objectives
- Lead the production and delivery of project reports, plans, specifications and estimates for traffic components of Infrastructure projects.
- Will be involved in the technical production and delivery of all traffic components for North America projects through coordination with multiple design teams.
- Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible.
- Analyze and evaluate complex design and construction phasing plans to formulate effective traffic engineering strategies, and to ensure compliance with the feasibility and safety requirements.
- Lead project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues
- Sign and seal final design of project traffic elements such as traffic signals, signing and striping, ITS, and illumination plans
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of transportation project experience, performing similar traffic design functions as outlined above.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering. An emphasis in traffic engineering is desirable.
- Professional Engineer licensure required. PTOE is recommended
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in two or more of the following Traffic subdisciplines:
- Traffic operations and safety
- Traffic signal design
- Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design
- Tolling system design & integration
- Signing and pavement markings
- Roadway lighting/electrical design
- Working knowledge and experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or AutoCAD / Civil 3D platforms
- Skills in traffic simulation / modeling software including Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, TransModeler, HCS, and similar platforms are desirable
- Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
#LI-JP1
Working Conditions
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $145,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/28/2026 - 01/30/2027
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Experience preparing traffic impact studies and signal timing plans for Colorado jurisdictions
- Familiarity with CDOT standards, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and AASHTO guidelines
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with local agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
Traffic Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a traffic engineer in Colorado?
To become a licensed traffic engineer in Colorado, you earn a civil or transportation engineering degree, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate qualifying experience under a licensed engineer, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam in the civil discipline. Licensure is granted through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Many Colorado employers also value Institute of Transportation Engineers membership and Traffic Engineering certification for senior roles.
How much do traffic engineers make in Colorado?
Traffic engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $101,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,810 for the lowest 10% to over $165,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire traffic engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring traffic engineers in Colorado right now include Kiewit Corporation, Fastly, and Metric Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's large state infrastructure program and rapid Front Range urbanization keep both public agencies and private consultancies hiring consistently throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most traffic engineer jobs?
The cities with the most traffic engineer openings in Colorado are Lone Tree, Denver, and Lakewood. Denver drives the largest share of demand as the hub for CDOT district offices and major engineering consultancies, while Colorado Springs and Fort Collins reflect their own rapid growth, regional transportation projects, and the presence of large municipal public works departments and university-affiliated research programs.
Are there remote traffic engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Traffic engineering involves field reviews, agency coordination, and site-specific analysis that typically require in-person work. About 33% of traffic engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most positions. The parts of the role most amenable to remote work are traffic modeling, report writing, and signal timing analysis that can be completed with the right software access.
How can I get hired as a traffic engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate engineer role at a Colorado engineering consultancy or a CDOT regional office, where you work under a licensed PE while logging the hours required for eventual licensure. AECOM, Jacobs, and smaller Colorado-based firms like Felsburg Holt and Ullevig regularly bring on new graduates in transportation roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before you apply signals seriousness and accelerates your path, and internships with CDOT or Denver Public Works provide the field exposure that distinguishes candidates without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the positions that fit your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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