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Traffic Engineer I

RS&H
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in our Denver, CO office!

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of traffic engineering fundamentals. The candidate will be knowledgeable in all aspects of traffic engineering production and be able to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to traffic engineering. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote.

The Ideal Candidate Has Traffic Engineering Experience Including

  • Capacity and Microsimulation Analysis
  • Safety Studies and Crash Predictive Analysis
  • Traffic Forecasting
  • ITS Planning and Design
  • Traffic Signal Timings and Design
  • Signing and Pavement Markings
  • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
  • Lighting Design

Essential Functions

  • Deliver traffic engineering services for CDOT and other local clients.
  • Performs quality control reviews and ensures achievement of key milestones.
  • Formulates and solves problems with timely and innovative solutions.
  • Maintains professional registration and licensure by ensuring conformance with professional, ethical, educational, and discipline practice requirements. Remains knowledgeable of all applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances that are pertinent to respective discipline.
  • May provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration. May also manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to company and project contractual requirements.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.
  • Assist in preparing project specifications and other project documents

Qualifications

  • Accredited Bachelor or Master's of Engineering degree or other professionally recognized equivalent discipline.
  • 5 years’ experience within the field of traffic engineering.
  • Professional registration (PE) within the field of engineering.
  • Extensive traffic forecasting, traffic operations analysis, and safety evaluation experience.
  • Proficient in production and traffic software experience including HCS, Synchro, Vistro and VISSIM.
  • Experience with ITS Planning and Design, Signal timing and design studies, signal operations, signing and pavement marking, maintenance of traffic (MOT), Lighting related projects.
  • Experience with softwares like TruTraffic and Open Road Designer (ORD), Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills and can effectively interact and build strong relationships with team members, clients, and other key stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with local, state and national traffic engineering standards and practices.
  • Prior experience delivering traffic engineering and design projects for CDOT and other local agencies in Colorado is preferred.
  • Ability to assist and work with others in other states on projects as needed.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

Hiring Salary Range: ($97,830 - $119.570) — for this location . The final agreed upon compensation is commensurate with experience relative to the position and/or primary work location.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. I t is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy .

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

Salary : $97,830 - $119,570

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