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Transportation Engineering Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Metric Engineering

Traffic Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Metric Engineering's transportation team supports public agencies with a wide range of transportation engineering services, including complex and engaging projects such as early master planning ...

Dewberry

Transportation Project Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

Transportation projects will include horizontal and vertical road alignments, drainage systems ... Required Skills & Required Experience * BS degree in Civil Engineering * Colorado Professional ...

Trilon

Engineering Designer II

Denver, CO · On-site

Alta Planning + Design seeks an Engineering Designer II for our Denver office. This production ... In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and ...

Stanley Consultants

Transportation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$94K - $120K/yr

Project Engineering & Design * Lead plan development for transportation design projects including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, and 3D roadway modeling

Dewberry

Transportation Project Engineer

Denver, CO

... Engineering * Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within one year of date of hire. * 5+ years of experience in transportation engineering * Experience with Civil 3D and ...

Alta Planning + Design

Engineering Designer II

Denver, CO · On-site

$75K - $101K/yr

Description Alta Planning + Design seeks an Engineering Designer II for our Denver office. This ... In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and ...

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How much do transportation engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation engineering in Colorado is $95,790.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $107,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in transportation engineering?

To thrive as a Transportation Engineer, you need a strong background in civil engineering principles, transportation planning, and traffic analysis, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering and relevant licensure (such as a PE license). Familiarity with specialized software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, SYNCHRO, and GIS systems, as well as understanding of transportation design standards, is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication and teamwork abilities are essential soft skills for this role. Mastering these skills ensures the engineer can design safe, efficient transportation systems and collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for transportation engineers?

Transportation Engineers often start as entry-level or junior engineers and can progress to roles such as project manager, senior engineer, or transportation planning specialist as they gain experience and professional licensure. Advancement may also involve specializing in areas like traffic modeling, highway design, or transit systems, or supervising larger teams and multidisciplinary projects. With continued education and proven leadership, some professionals move into executive positions or become consultants within the field. Career growth in transportation engineering is supported by ongoing training, certification, and a track record of successful projects.

What does a transportation engineer do?

A transportation engineer designs, plans, and manages transportation systems such as roads, bridges, and traffic flow to improve safety and efficiency. They analyze traffic data, develop infrastructure projects, and often use tools like CAD software, requiring knowledge of engineering principles and relevant regulations.

What is transportation engineering?

A Transportation Engineering job focuses on planning, designing, and maintaining transportation systems, including roads, bridges, highways, and public transit. Engineers in this field ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods. They analyze traffic patterns, improve infrastructure, and implement new technologies. Their work helps reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support economic growth.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Engineering job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,790 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Traffic Engineer, Mid-Level - T0017

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig

Denver, CO • On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Shape the Future of Transportation Through Data-Driven Planning
Do you enjoy transforming complex transportation data into meaningful decisions that shape communities? Are you passionate about forecasting how people move today-and how they'll travel tomorrow?
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a Mid-Level Transportation Planner or Transportation Engineer with expertise in travel demand modeling to join our growing transportation planning practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile statewide, regional, corridor, and environmental planning projects across the western United States while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, environmental professionals, and GIS specialists.
Our work helps agencies answer challenging questions related to growth, mobility, safety, resiliency, and multimodal transportation investments. If you enjoy solving complex transportation problems using modeling, analytics, and innovative planning approaches, we'd like to meet you.
What You'll Do
Lead Transportation Modeling Efforts
  • Develop, apply, calibrate, and validate regional and corridor travel demand models.
  • Perform travel forecasting to support corridor studies, environmental documents (NEPA), interchange studies, transportation master plans, and long-range planning efforts.
  • Evaluate future transportation scenarios involving roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, and emerging mobility investments.

Analyze Transportation Systems
  • Analyze travel patterns using model outputs, traffic counts, socioeconomic forecasts, GIS, and emerging mobility datasets.
  • Assess transportation system performance, congestion, accessibility, reliability, equity, and multimodal connectivity.
  • Support traffic forecasting for roadway improvements, safety studies, interchange analyses, and development review.

Develop Innovative Planning Solutions
  • Evaluate transportation alternatives using travel demand modeling, scenario planning, and benefit-cost analyses.
  • Integrate land use, demographic, economic, and travel behavior data into planning recommendations.
  • Support planning for transit, active transportation, Complete Streets, TSM&O, and emerging mobility technologies.

Communicate Technical Findings
  • Prepare technical memoranda, planning reports, visualization materials, and presentations.
  • Present findings to clients, stakeholders, public officials, and community members.
  • Translate complex technical analyses into clear and actionable recommendations.

Collaborate Across Disciplines
  • Work alongside transportation planners, traffic engineers, environmental scientists, economists, GIS specialists, and public involvement professionals.
  • Support multidisciplinary planning and engineering projects from concept through implementation.

Grow Client Relationships
  • Assist with proposal development, project scoping, interviews, and business development.

Build lasting relationships with DOTs, MPOs, local governments, transit agencies, and other transportation partners
Requirements
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
  • Master's degree with an emphasis in Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering, or Travel Demand Modeling preferred.

Experience
  • 5-15 years of experience in transportation planning, travel demand modeling, or transportation engineering.
  • Experience supporting statewide, regional, or corridor transportation planning projects.

Desired Technical Skills
Experience with several of the following:
Travel Demand Modeling
  • TransCAD
  • PTV VISUM

Activity-based modeling and Dynamic traffic assignment (preferred)
Transportation Analysis
  • Traffic forecasting
  • Model calibration and validation
  • Scenario planning
  • Socioeconomic forecasting
  • Network coding
  • Origin-destination analysis
  • Accessibility analysis
  • Benefit-cost analysis

Additional Desirable Experience
Technical Proficiency/Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
  • Strong command of traffic operations analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, HSS and microsimulation tools like VISSIM or TransModeler.
  • Experience with adaptive signal control systems, corridor optimization, and signal hardware/software is a plus.
  • Exposure to ITS planning and Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) initiatives.
  • Competence in multimodal safety projects, including crash data analysis, Vision Zero planning, and road safety audits.
  • Familiarity with traffic impact assessments for site development and development review processes.
  • Knowledge of real-time urban traffic signal control and emerging technologies is advantageous.

Experience supporting one or more of the following:
  • NEPA transportation studies
  • Long-range transportation plans
  • Corridor studies
  • Transportation master plans
  • Transit planning
  • Safety planning
  • Complete Streets
  • Active transportation planning
  • Climate resiliency and sustainability planning

The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
  • Enjoys solving challenging transportation problems using data and analytical tools.
  • Can communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Is curious about emerging mobility technologies and future transportation trends.
  • Works collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Takes ownership of projects while mentoring junior staff.
  • Is motivated to grow into project management and technical leadership roles.

Preferred Certifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • AICP
  • PTOE
  • RSP1 or RSP2
  • GIS Professional (GISP)

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in transportation operations and safety and contribute to innovative solutions, join our team at FHU. Apply now!
The pay for this position has a range of $100,000 - $150,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Application Deadline: 8/13/2026
Benefits
At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.
Our benefits package includes:
  • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
  • Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
  • Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
  • Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
  • Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.

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