Regional Traffic Modeling Manager (PE II) - Denver

Salary: $119,184.00 - $122,940.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 1
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Brenda at Brenda.Yang@state.co.us
Hiring Pay Rate: The 2026 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit
This work unit exists to provide traffic engineering support for all design and construction projects in Region 1, plans and designs traffic and safety projects, provides traffic modeling review and analysis for projects and traffic impact studies, ensures the safe and efficient operation of traffic control devices such as; traffic signals, signing, striping and roadway lighting and ITS devices and ensures that transportation safety and maintenance funded projects are planned and completed on schedule and within scope and within budget.

About the Position
As the Regional Traffic Modeling Manager (PE II), you will serve as Region 1's internal Traffic Modeling Engineer and Program Manager. This is a new position created to develop, manage, and advance the Region's new Traffic Modeling Program. The position utilizes a professional engineering license to provide technical leadership in traffic simulation, operational analysis, safety evaluation, speed management, data analytics, visualization, and transportation technology to support planning, design, operations, and multimodal initiatives. This position utilizes a professional engineer's license to apply advanced transportation engineering principles using the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), MUTCD, CDOT standards, and industry best practices while utilizing tools such as VISSIM, TransModeler, Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, ICAT, SPICE, CAP-X, GIS, Power BI, and other emerging analytical technologies.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Utilizing traffic modeling knowledge and expertise develop modeling guidelines and standards for CDOT Region 1 projects and traffic impact study submittals.
• Lead Region 1's Traffic Modeling Training Program through classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on workshops.
• Develop and implement modeling software training for region traffic engineering staff.
• As the Region modeling expert, review consultant traffic models and technical reports and provide meaningful feedback and analysis.
• Conduct operational analyses supporting planning, design, access management, safety, and construction.
• Evaluate project alternatives using VISSIM, TransModeler, Synchro, HCS, ICAT, SPICE, CAP-X, and other approved tools.
• Provide consultation on travel modeling, multimodal traffic data collection and analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and calibrate corridors, interchange, and network simulation models.
• Utilizing expert Traffic engineering knowledge and statistical analyses, propose optimal strategies and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Develop new traffic programs and processes for traffic data support, including operations evaluations tools, intersection and interchange control analysis tools, dashboards, excel sheets, and automation to assist regions in project decisions.
• Review specifications and standards, plans, manuals, testing and training materials, compose reports, and provide essential traffic engineering and modeling support as needed to all Region 1 projects.
• Participate in data collection activities as required while providing support to other traffic staff on an as-needed basis.
• Provide traffic engineering review of planning, feasibility, system-level, and NEPA studies
• Advise on statistical methods, analysis procedures, and presentation formats used to examine and convey the results of assigned assessments.

• Conduct regional data collection, analysis, and inspection of needs, and relate causality to roadway geometrics, traffic control devices, crash data, intersection operations, turning movements, signals, and traffic operations using highway and traffic engineering principles.
• Collect and analyze data using available resources and provide innovative solutions to issues. Make recommendations based on available data.
• Integrate big data, traffic counts, probe data, crash history, signal timing, and GIS datasets.
• Develop dashboards and visualization products using Power BI and GIS.
• Research and implement emerging modeling technologies, and automation, where appropriate.
• Represent the Department in dealings with the public, other governmental agencies, contractors, consultants, the media, developers, business owners, and other entities.
• Serve as an official CDOT contact with local agencies and the public by participating in and/or conducting meetings for the purpose of explaining CDOT's actions related to project development, design and/or construction activities.
• Coordinate with Headquarters, MPOs, FHWA, and local agencies as appropriate.
• Participate in the consultant selection process. Negotiate consultant contracts.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday; after training it will be changed to hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in office.
• Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office
• Performs field visits to collect data, which requires work in a variety of environmental conditions and terrains as well as on active construction sites
• Work location will be at CDOT HQ
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer.

Substitutions
Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Exceptional Candidate

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the application of civil engineering traffic modeling theories, principles and processes;
• Experience with the traffic modeling process;
• Knowledge of quality management related procedures and principles;
• Knowledge and experience with VISSIM, TransModeler, Synchro, HCS, ICAT, SPICE, CAP-X, and other tools;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred, your name, and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closin