Junior Traffic Engineer-In-Training

Traffic Engineer-In-Training

The Colorado Transportation team is a vibrant group, focused on delivering innovative solutions for today’s civic challenges throughout the US West. Building on each other’s talents, we collaborate across all disciplines to execute projects of all sizes and complexities – from traffic, structural, environmental, water, power, digital technologies, and more - to make our communities safer, more resilient, and exciting places to live and work.

We encourage our team to push the limits in an innovative and energetic environment, focusing on developing our team’s skillsets while advancing individual careers. We routinely engage with experts throughout North America, making the most of today’s technology and being the first to create new ones. With over 30,000 employees worldwide and more than 725 in Colorado, you will have access to global expertise while working alongside our close-knit regional team.

We’re driving the future of transportation infrastructure. This is a place to apply your passion and grow with endless opportunities to help advance communities, today and tomorrow.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious Traffic Engineer. The position will offer the opportunity to work across the discipline on small and large high-profile Transportation projects. You will perform a variety of tasks that will require the application of sound principles and best practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Projects duties will include: traffic signal system design and re-timing, operational analysis, roadway capacity analysis, traffic safety and/or impact studies, traffic related signing and pavement marking and design, street lighting / illumination design, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) compliance design and monitoring.
• Support preparation of construction documents and cost estimates for City, County and State roadway and highway projects.
• Perform complex engineering tasks per Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) design standards.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical aspects of assigned projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in HCS, SYNCHRO, VISSIM and TransCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, including writing technical reports and memos using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the design/planning procedures for local agencies, DOT and FHWA.
• Experience would ideally include traffic operations and safety; highway capacity analysis; traffic operational analysis; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); designing and implementing traffic signal system timings.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) minimum.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Preferably 2 years traffic engineering project experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.