Civil Engineer III, Traffic

Details

Posted: 09-Jul-26

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Type: Full Time

Salary: $87,211.00 - $145,350.00

Categories:

Civil Engineering

Years of Experience:

5 - 10

Salary Details:

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $87,211.00 - 145,350.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly) ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $105,000.00 - 130,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 8473

Job Summary

The Traffic Engineer III position plans, coordinates, and oversees key Traffic Operations programs, including Work Area Traffic Control, the Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program, citywide traffic data collection, school safety studies, signal timing and special event permit review. This position supports Vision Zero and Active Modes initiatives, leads community outreach and coordination efforts, and may provide traffic engineering support for development review as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Compiles and analyzes reports, records, and other data to plan, design, and/or evaluate projects or programs.
• Interprets standards and City policy.
• Prepares or directs the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and/or designs for projects or programs.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Contributes to the design, operation and maintenance of all field equipment, and related hardware and software.
• Review or coordinate review of plans and designs for project for compliance with engineering principles and City regulations; may prepare recommendations for approval or denial.
• Contributes to the administration of contracts with consultants and/or contractors working on City projects.
• Monitors job site progress and ensures conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Oversees staff in Work Area Traffic Control (WATC) permitting and the Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program.
• Serves as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, and City Council regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.
• Attend Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings, presenting comments, representing traffic engineering and responding to inquiries.
• Participates in staff, project review, and policy meetings, and coordinates with other departments or agencies to facilitate project implementation and compliance to standards.
• Utilize computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents and models.
• Assist in the development or revision of policies, procedures, or standards.
• Monitors the traffic signal system, making adjustments as necessary to facilitate traffic operations.
• Oversees the City's traffic data, including but not limited to traffic volumes, traffic studies, crash data, and customer request systems.
• Analyzes traffic signal timing, corridor timing plans, and makes recommendations for modifications.
• Manages the City Synchro model.
• Supervises administrative staff supporting the permitting process, traffic crash data management, and customer service functions.
• Writes technical memos, studies, and reports.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advance knowledge of traffic engineering practices and principles.
• Expertise of Vision Zero and Active Modes principles as they relate to traffic engineering and transportation safety, operation and design.
• Knowledge of applicable city, county and federal codes, laws and standards.
• Ability to use engineering, computer-aided design, spreadsheet, word processing and statistical software.
• Understanding of traffic signal operations, including signal timing concepts, phasing, coordination, progression and adaptive systems.
• Ability to direct and manage traffic engineering projects encompassing planning, design, administrative, permitting, and data collection systems.
• Affinity for math and physics in order to solve moderately difficult engineering problems.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to analyze data sets and databases to create reports, figures, and diagrams to inform decisions as well as educate decision makers and the public.
• Understanding of Geographic Information System software and general computer modeling programs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, and analytical thought process.
• Ability to track or monitor a budget.
• Technical writing skills.
• Project management and construction management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.

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About City Of Fort Collins

The Organization The City of Fort Collins aspires to provide exceptional services to the community while cultivating an outstanding organizational culture for its employees. To achieve its vision, both internal and external services are data-informed and implemented according to organizational values. The City develops resiliency and sustainability through organization-wide systems and processes that ensure consistent employee work practices and alignment across service areas. The City highly values public input and strives to include community members as fellow problem-solvers whenever possible. Residents can expect to receive high-quality service, engage with decision-makers, provide input regarding the allocation of City resources, and access government information promptly and transparently. The City of Fort Collins recognizes and honors the legacy inherited from the decisions, relationships, and thoughtful planning of those who care deeply about our community. We also realize we are a more robust and better community when we welcome everyone to participate in shaping our future. The 2019 City Plan serves as our long-range vision and development framework, and the 2024 Strat...egic Plan shapes decision-making and funding priorities to implement the future the community desires. Whether building a more inclusive and equitable community, supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change, or creating additional transportation and housing options, we are committed to partnering to make Fort Collins an even better place for future generations. We know this means keeping our current infrastructure updated and maintained while thinking ahead. The City is a dynamic and continually evolving organization. However, the City's vision, mission, and core values remain a constant that helps all employees focus on the primary goal: service to our community members. This commitment is one that the over 2,500 City employees take seriously. From exceptional snowplow drivers and emergency dispatchers, utility crews and recreation officials, IT specialists, vehicle mechanics, and police services, the City's workforce provides high-quality municipal services around the clock employing their wide variety of talents. Fort Collins is a community with a strong sense of place. It has gained accolades as one of the best places for job seekers in Colorado, one of the best towns in America, and among the healthiest, most livable, and bicycle-friendly. Why Work For the City of Fort Collins? Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Wellness program, workout facilities Employee/family onsite health clinic Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility Collaborative work environment

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