Traffic Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job title - Traffic Engineer

Location - Denver, CO (Centennial)

Job type - Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11373

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Traffic Engineer for our Traffic Engineering, Safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) practices in our Denver, CO office. The successful candidate will enjoy: developing technical solutions, fostering close client and staff relationships; providing creative approaches to project development; and maintaining a personal dedication to serving client needs and mentoring younger engineers. 

• Serve, as required, as the Project Manager, Project Lead, or Task Lead in the development of traffic and safety projects. 
• Prepare traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrant studies, intersection design studies, safety studies, bicycle planning, and technical report writing. 
• Prepare traffic signal design plans for new and modified intersections, construction sequencing, pavement marking plans, signing plans, lighting design and traffic control plans. 
• Provide technical assistance and quality control oversight on traffic engineering studies and design projects managed by other project managers and task leads. 
• Provide traffic engineering support to local and national practice areas. 
• Supervise and mentor younger engineers. 
• Represent Stanley Consultants at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors. 

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a plus.
• Requires at least 4+ years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• Requires a Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within six months of the hire date.
• Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the AASHTO Green Book. 
• Direct experience with DOT, local county, municipal, and/or developer driven transportation and traffic project preferred. 
• Proficiency with SYNCHRO, HCS, SIDRA, VISTRO and other traffic capacity and analysis software.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to complete diverse assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Studies: 

• Traffic Impact Studies 
• Operation Analysis 
• Design Concept Reports, Corridor Studies, and Preliminary Traffic Reports 
• Safety Studies and Intersection Design Studies (IDS) 
• Safety Action Plans and Vulnerable Road User Plans 
• Vision Zero 
• Evaluation of Alternative Design Concepts 
• Complete Streets, Bicycle and Pedestrian improvement studies 
• Mobility studies 
• Signal timing and coordination plans 

Design: 

• Traffic Signal Design 
• ITS Infrastructure Design 
• Roadway Lighting Design 
• Signing and Pavement Marking Design 
• Construction Sequencing and Traffic Control Design 
• Preparation of Project Specifications and Estimates 
• Complete Streets, Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements design
• A working knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, VISSIM, CORSIM, ArcGIS, AGi32 or other advanced software packages a plus.

Certifications:

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certification is a plus. 
• Membership in ITE or other professional organizations aligned with traffic engineering.

(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.

Work-Life Balance
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

What we offer:

Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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