Civil Engineering Design - Transportation

Civil Engineer II
KLJ is seeking a Transportation Engineer II to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout Colorado. This role includes work on projects for CDOT, municipalities, counties, and other regional agencies. You'll contribute to roadway, highway, multimodal, and rehabilitation projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and support Colorado's continued growth. Collect, compile, and analyze project data including field surveys, GIS information, subsurface utilities, geotechnical reports, and traffic data.
Support the design and development of transportation infrastructure in accordance with CDOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and applicable federal and local requirements.
Assist with geometric roadway design, drainage considerations, traffic control plans, and corridor improvement concepts.
Prepare technical reports, calculations, quantities, specifications, and construction documentation.
Coordinate with CDOT personnel, local agencies, and regulatory authorities throughout project development and permitting.
Participate in risk identification, constructability reviews, and design quality control processes.
Assist with field visits, construction observation, and coordination meetings.
Contribute to sustainable and resilient design solutions aligned with state and federal transportation goals.
Maintain compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and KLJ quality expectations.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 1–5 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Familiarity with CDOT design manuals, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and M&S Standards.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. KLJ does not offer employment based VISAS.
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