Colorado Traffic Engineering State Lead

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is looking for an experienced Senior Traffic Project Manager / Lead, with an emphasis in traffic analysis and design, to lead our traffic engineering team in Denver. The successful candidate will provide project management, task management, technical team leadership and be responsible for delivery of these services on small to large projects.Our team works with local and national clients to provide solutions to their transportation needs across all modes of travel. Typical projects and daily tasks are focused on traffic engineering related services such as design including ITS, signals, and signing marking, as well as traffic analysis including projections, capacity analysis and simulation, traffic impact studies, safety analysis, maintenance of traffic studies, conceptual planning and design, and other transportation related studies.Job Responsibilities:Responsible for traffic engineering services in the state of Colorado collaborating with other AECOM teams including roadway, structural, and transit designers, planners, and architects.Leads a growing team of mid-level and junior engineers in the execution of smaller standalone traffic engineering projects, or traffic entering tasks as part of larger projectsProvides day-to-day direct mentoring and guidance to mid-level and junior engineers in the execution of their tasksPerforms or oversees - with little supervision - all aspects of traffic engineering studies including data collection, microsimulation model development and calibration or other deterministic models such as Synchro, HCS, Vistro, or Sidra, traffic forecasting, and analysis of alternativesPresents technical findings to internal project teams, clients, and the publicDocumentation including development of text, graphics, tables, etc. in technical memoranda and reportsFollows AECOM and client process in performing quality control tasks of other engineers’ workCoordinates workload projections for direct reports and coordinates with other discipline leads in the Colorado offices and traffic groups in surrounding states to coordinate workshare opportunitiesWorks collaboratively with other discipline leads in the Denver office to perform business development activities such as identification of project opportunities, marketing clients, making technical presentations at conferences, assisting with proposal preparation, and assisting with recruiting effortsWorks collaboratively with other statewide traffic engineering leads in other states to coordinate business activities and project delivery throughout the US West region.Assists direct reports in setting and accomplishing goals that advance their professional developmentAssists project managers in the development of scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules Proposes approaches to solve new problems encountered and create efficiencies in work through use of modifications to standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignmentsWork with leadership to grow traffic team in the Denver area.Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and scheduleQualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:12+ years of experience in traffic engineeringExperience in traffic engineering projects in Colorado.Experience in supporting business development activities including preparing project proposals and firm marketingProfessional Engineer license in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain license within 6 monthsWorking relationships and experience with agencies such as CDOT, RTD, DOTI, DEN, DRCOG, and other cities and counties.Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certificationDeep proficiency with Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, and HCS software, the calibration and validation of these tools, with the ability to understand and apply model results relative to application within a broader projectExperience in traffic safety analysis including Highway Safety Manual, traffic signal warrants, traffic signal and pedestrian crossing control system analysis, and design; and traffic signing and pavement marking analysis and designExperience with MicroStation or other similar applicationsExperience with traditional four step or activity-based travel demand modelsProject management experienceExperience in technical execution of tasks for traffic engineering projects relative to traffic engineering including analyses and designAbility to work with and inform highway, bridge, and transit design teams in the development of laneage requirements, intersection and interchange layouts, and non-motorized considerations, relying on a broad and practical understanding of project geometricsExperience working with Metropolitan Planning Organizations to prepare traffic projectionsExperience in task/project management, staff oversight, application and development of technical skills, and experience working directly with internal and external clientsExperience in mentorship and development of traffic engineering interns and/or junior staffProficient in presenting to clients and laypersonsExpertise with Highway Capacity Manual, HSM, MUTCD and FHWA Traffic Analysis Toolkit methodologies including common traffic engineering software packagesAdditional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to workYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction