Traffic Engineer I, II, or III

Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.

All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.

Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work.  Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. 

Placement for Traffic Engineer I, II, III will be based on certifications and experience.

Salary for Traffic Engineer I: $82,905 - $113,360

Salary for Traffic Engineer II: $96,610 - $125,262

Salary for Traffic Engineer III: $101,229 - $138,415

Are you ready to help shape the safe and efficient movement of people throughout a growing, dynamic community? The City of Arvada is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Traffic Engineer I, II or III. This role is responsible for the design, review, and contract administration of traffic and transportation projects — including street layouts, traffic signals, signage, striping, and other improvements within the public right-of-way. You'll work on both public infrastructure projects and private development reviews, ensuring they meet city standards while keeping safety and efficiency top of mind.

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of traffic engineering principles and is eager to grow their skills through hands-on experience. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to everything from traffic signal timing to community-facing inquiries — all while helping Arvada plan for a safer, smarter transportation future. Whether you're an early-career engineer (EIT) or bring more experience to the table, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares routine requests for proposals, traffic and transportation studies, right-of-way acquisitions and design of traffic and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepares routine public traffic and transportation infrastructure project bids and construction contracts.
• Administers routine public traffic and transportation infrastructure contracts, which may include preparation of progress payments, negotiation of change orders, resolving contract payment disputes, and ensuring compliance with provisions in the contract.
• Receives and responds to requests from the public regarding signing, speeding, street lighting and other traffic issues.
• Reviews engineering plans submitted by others, recommends changes for reasonableness, to conform with existing infrastructure, or in conformance to the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements related to traffic and transportation.
• Enforces the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements related to traffic and transportation.
• Reviews and coordinates programs and projects with governmental agencies, districts, landowners, contractors, and consultants.
• Assists in negotiation of acquisition of right of way from property owners.
• Communicates and interacts with a variety of interests including but not limited to elected officials, government and quasi-government representatives, districts, landholders, developers, citizens and others as needed to perform the duties and functions of the traffic engineer I position.
• Assists with development of specific routine project budget, oversees expenditures of the project funds.
• Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine the most adequate and cost-effective solution.
• Prepares traffic signs and marking work orders, parking permits and assists in reviewing temporary traffic control permits.
• Assists with design, timing, and maintenance of traffic signals as needed.
• Provides technical resources to other city departments to ensure that applicable traffic standards (City Code, MUTCD, CDOT) are met.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

• Represents division on various city committees and outside organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering, including standards, policies, and technical issues.
• Basic knowledge of public works practices and procedures, planning, and administration.
• Basic knowledge in preparing and negotiating routine contractor and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge and ability in the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and changing work requests while meeting the many needs of the customers/users.
• Ability to exercise sound initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Traffic Engineer I:
License & Certification

• Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Traffic Engineer II

License & Certification

• Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Work Experience Related

• Two (2) or more years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering.

Traffic Engineer III

License & Certification

• Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Work Experience Related

• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in traffic or transportation engineering.

Work Experience Preferred

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.

Education Degree

• Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)

Education Major

• Engineering or related field.

Education Required

• Yes

Other Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certification.

• Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Physical Demands

• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Hazards

• Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Work Environment

• Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.

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Mission:  We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

• Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. 

• Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

• Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. 

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards.  This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. 

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.