Transportation Engineer II

Summary

Description

Join Our Public Works Department as a Transportation Engineer II

Are you passionate about creating safer, more efficient, and community-focused transportation solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in traffic engineering can make a tangible impact? Join our forward-thinking Transportation Division within Public Works, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Erie’s multimodal transportation system as a Transportation Engineer II. From developing innovative engineering plans to driving Capital Improvement Program projects, your contributions will enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help us build a better tomorrow, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team! All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision and values of TRUE.

Future Projects You Could Be a Part Of:

• Design and Construction of Intersections and Traffic Signals.
• Supporting the growth and development of Residential Neighborhoods.
• Managing the Town’s Synchro Traffic Model and Roadway Network.
• Traffic Safety Assessments focused on School Zones.
• Supporting Technology Deployments and Implementing Smart Cities Initiatives.

Work Location:

• Town Hall: 645 Holbrook St, Erie CO 80516

  • This position does offer a hybrid schedule which requires three days in the office. 

Application Period:

• 06/29/2026 – 07/17/2026

  • Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 7/17/2026 to be considered.
  • All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.
  • This job may close early without further notice. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Functions:

• Provides transportation engineering analysis, design, and construction management expertise:
  • Supports engineering consultants in the design of roadways, signs and markings, traffic signals, sidewalks, trails, bicycle facilities, transit facilities, and speed mitigation devices.
  • Assists as the Town’s Traffic Engineer representing transportation policies, plans, and projects at internal and external stakeholder meetings.
  • Collaborates with the Engineering and Planning staff on public and private investments in transportation infrastructure.
  • Reviews and approves Traffic Control Plans and street closures for private activities.
  • Guides Town departments on traffic operations and safety through interdepartmental coordination with Police, Operations and Maintenance, and Parks.
  • Reviews codes and standards for compliance with State and Federal requirements and in coordination with the Town’s Transportation Mobility Plan.
  • Maintains knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and applies it to capital, maintenance, operations, and development review projects.
  • Maintains knowledge of project management and transportation technology.
• Supports the Transportation Manager in building and maintaining the transportation network:
  • Reviews subdivision plats, site plans, traffic studies, travel demand management plans, permits, and related documents.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to implement the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Mobility Plan, and related long-range planning documents.
  • Aids the Town at public meeting and hearings as a technical resource.
• Advises the Town Operations & Maintenance Division in management of infrastructure and assets:
  • Supports development and implementation of asset management systems.
  • Coordinates with operation and maintenance on the pavement management program including pavement rating, rehabilitation strategies, and prioritization.
  • Makes recommendations on capital investments and maintenance practices.
  • Coordinates bridge inspection, maintenance, and capital projects with Colorado Department of Transportation.
  • Develops signal timing plans using operational analysis software and traffic technologies.
• Supports the mobility and transportation planning efforts including:
  • Elevating planning analysis through the development of cost estimates, concept plans, and operational alternatives.
  • Identifying solutions supporting micro mobility, transit, parking, economic development and placemaking programs.

Administrative

• Monitors project funding and regional partnership opportunities. Prepares grant projects through Federal, State, and Regional Council programs in coordination with Finance (Grants Team)
• Prepares, presents, and reviews Council agenda items and staff reports. Presents information to public groups and other public and private agencies and at Council meetings.
• Responds to customer concerns, inquiries, and requests for service, including traffic and speed related concerns.
• Supports the multi-year transportation capital improvements program with the transportation Manager and in collaboration with the Town Engineer.
• Collaborates with engineering colleagues to coordinate, educate, and advise on best practices.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Safety

• Takes safety precautions, anticipates unsafe conditions, and acts accordingly to prevent incidents.
• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, equipment, assigned facilities, and the public.
• Fosters a positive safety culture for the division and department.
• Investigates safety incidents and collaborates with the Risk Manager to implement safety measures.

To review the full job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience with the planning, design, and construction of transportation and mobility infrastructure.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the Colorado State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required or the ability to obtain a Colorado P.E. within one year.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

• Leads with verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to demonstrate strategic topics tactfully and effectively with the public, and ability to make clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of data sources.
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Advanced degree in transportations planning, engineering, or a related field.
• Certification as a Traffic Control Supervisor.
• Proven and effective experience in local government. Experience with neighborhood traffic mitigation programs and delivery of “Vision Zero” efforts.
• Direct experience with regional collaboration. Experience managing complex multimodal transportation design and construction projects including administration of grants and other federal funding sources.
• Policy level experience with land use planning and procedural knowledge of land development review.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to respond to emergency situations during and outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to regularly attend evening meetings such as Planning Commission and Town Council.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely to various Town facilities and at times other locations to perform the duties of the position.  A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.  

Town of Erie Benefits: 

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options 
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans  
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability 
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program 
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program 
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays 
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child 
• Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment 
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions 
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year 
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Language stipend program
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes 
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations 
• Pet Insurance 
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub 
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program  
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities 

 We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!