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What is traffic monitoring?

A Traffic Monitoring job involves observing and analyzing traffic flow to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Tasks may include using cameras, sensors, or other technology to track traffic patterns, identify congestion points, and report incidents. Professionals in this role often work for government agencies, transportation departments, or private companies managing road networks. Their analysis helps improve traffic management strategies and inform infrastructure planning.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a traffic monitoring professional?

Traffic Monitoring professionals typically spend their days observing traffic flow through video feeds or sensor data, identifying congestion or accidents, and promptly reporting any incidents to relevant authorities. They often compile detailed reports, update digital signage or alerts for motorists, and occasionally assist with coordinating emergency responses. Collaboration with transportation departments, law enforcement, and sometimes public information officers is a regular part of the job. This role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, or holidays, to ensure round-the-clock coverage of roadway conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in traffic monitoring, and why are they important?

To thrive in Traffic Monitoring, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of traffic management or transportation systems, often backed by relevant coursework or certifications. Familiarity with traffic monitoring software, CCTV systems, data analysis tools, and real-time reporting platforms is frequently required. Effective communication, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and strong problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate data collection, quick response to incidents, and smooth coordination with traffic authorities or emergency services.

Is traffic monitoring a stressful job?

Traffic monitoring is generally considered a low to moderate stress job, involving the observation and analysis of traffic flow using cameras and sensors. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to incidents, but it typically involves a controlled environment with regular hours. Stress levels can vary depending on workload and the complexity of traffic situations managed.

What are popular job titles related to Traffic Monitoring jobs in Colorado?

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Infographic showing various Traffic Monitoring job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Transportation Data & Field Operations Engineer - National Park Traffic Monitoring Program

AtkinsRéalis

Denver, CO • On-site

$80 - $120/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Overview

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis seeks a Transportation Data & Field Operations Engineer to support the National Park Traffic Monitoring Program in Denver, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to support the National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration in the implementation of the Federal Lands Transportation Services Center traffic monitoring program through data analysis, quality review, and frequent site visits to National Parks.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Your role

This position will report directly to FHWA's'office in Lakewood, CO and require full time in office attendance (no remote or hybrid work schedules). Travel to National Parks (roughly 4 to 8 trips per year) will be required. Position responsibilities include:

  • Conduct QA/QC on FOTSC traffic data.
  • Conduct monthly reporting of FOTSC traffic data to parks.
  • Analyze traffic data in select parks for traffic patterns.
  • Compile data requests for traffic data, as needed.
  • Create/update count stations in the Traffic Database.
  • Assist the FOTSC Program Manager in the creation of the NPS Traffic Data Annual Report.
  • Give presentations on FOTSC traffic data website to stakeholders.
  • Review inspection reports created by FHWA or its contractors.
  • Provide backup support to other FOTSC staff.
  • Conduct field work, inspect/repair existing count stations based on FOTSC's specifications and creating inspection reports.
  • Drive Federal government vehicles.
About you
  • Civil Engineer or related field (statistician, planner, etc.) with a minimum of two years of experience.
  • Successful completion of an engineering degree or related field at an accredited university or college.
  • Experience with traffic monitoring practices, database operation and conducting quality control on traffic data desired.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Field work in parks may requiring hiking up to 0.5 miles in rugged terrain.
Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $80K - $120K annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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