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Job title - Transportation Engineer
Job location - Denver, CO (Centennial)
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11178
We are seeking a talented Transportation Engineer to join our Denver office. This role offers the opportunity to design complex transportation design projects while contributing to infrastructure that shapes the communities we serve. You will provide engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction documentation.
What You Will Be Doing:
Core Responsibilities:
Project Engineering & Design

• Lead plan development for transportation design projects including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, and 3D roadway modeling
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and cost estimates
• Assist with drainage and utility design and coordination
• Calculate quantities and develop construction specifications
• Utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software to create professional contract drawings
• Conduct project site visits and field investigations

Client & Project Management

• Evaluate client needs and identify technical requirements
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates
• Resolve project issues and obtain necessary approvals
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review
• Obtain required permits and coordinate with regulatory agencies

Quality Assurance & Team Leadership

• Ensure compliance with company quality assurance and quality control standards
• Lead and mentor EITs and design technicians
• Review design computations and quantity estimates for accuracy
• Recommend design changes based on technical evaluation
• Support proposal development efforts

Required Qualifications:
Education & Licensure

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Colorado, or ability to obtain Colorado PE within 12 months

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience with focus on transportation projects
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Self-motivated with adaptability to evolving project and client needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) standards and processes
• Experience working with Front Range municipalities

$94,100 - $120,875 a year
(Salary range for CO location)
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• Opportunity to make lasting impacts on community infrastructure
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