• Traffic Engineer, Mid-Level

    Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (Denver, CO)


    Do you thrive at the intersection of technical excellence and project leadership? Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Mid-Level Traffic Engineer to lead innovative transportation solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and multimodal mobility in communities across the country.

     

    In this role, you will be responsible for project delivery, mentor early-career engineers, and work directly with clients to shape impactful transportation operations and safety initiatives. Join our team and make a lasting impact on the transportation system through data-driven, forward-thinking operational and safety engineering.

    What you’ll do:

    + Lead Projects: Manage small to mid-sized traffic engineering projects and support traffic engineering scopes within larger, multidisciplinary efforts.

    + Deliver Technical Solutions: Conduct and review traffic operations, safety assessments, impact analyses, and multimodal corridor evaluations.

    + Model & Simulate: Apply tools like Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, TransModeler, or HCS to simulate traffic operations and evaluate alternatives.

    + Mentor Staff: Supervise and coach junior staff, fostering their growth through knowledge-sharing and feedback.

    + Communicate Results: Prepare reports, visualizations, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and public forums.

    + Ensure Quality: Uphold FHU’s quality standards throughout all project phases.

    + Support Pursuits: Assist in proposal writing, scoping, cost estimating, and client interviews for project acquisition.

    + Strengthen Client Relationships: Build trust and rapport with existing and prospective clients across public and private sectors.

    + Engage in Marketing & Strategy: Contribute to business development across planning and engineering service areas.

    Requirements

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering. A master’s degree with a focus on Transportation is a plus

    Experience:

    + 5-10 years in traffic operations or safety engineering, with demonstrated experience in impact studies, feasibility studies, and planning projects.

    Certifications:

    + Required: PE license or in active pursuit in Colorado.

    + Preferred: PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification.

     

    Technical Proficiency/Expertise in one or more of the following areas”

     

    + Strong command of traffic operations analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, 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.

     

    Why Join FHU?

     

    + Grow as a Leader: Step into project management and technical leadership with support from senior mentors.

    + Make an Impact: Shape communities through safer, more efficient transportation networks.

    + Work Flexibly: We support work-life balance with hybrid and remote flexibility options.

    + Thrive in Our Culture: Be part of a collaborative, respectful, and innovative team environment.

    + Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, professional development support, and more.

     

    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 $90,000 - $130,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

     

    Application Deadline: 7/25/2025

     

    Benefits

     

    At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

     

    + Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums

    + Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs

    + 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing

    + Adoption Assistance program

    + Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.

    + Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

    + Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.

    + Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.

    + This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

     

    FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.