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.
RequirementsEducation:
- 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.
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: 7/13/2026
BenefitsAt 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.
