Senior Traffic Engineer - Rail

Accountabilities: • Apply traffic engineering expertise to rail-related projects, including traffic signal preemption, grade crossing safety, traffic operations studies, and related transportation services.

• Conduct traffic and preemption analysis and develop engineering designs that support safe and efficient transportation operations.

• Visit project sites to observe existing conditions, gather information, and support project development and delivery.

• Review and prepare engineering plans, studies, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.

• Coordinate with Class I railroads, state departments of transportation, local agencies, consultants, and internal project teams to advance project objectives.

• Contribute to project coordination and delivery activities while maintaining ownership of assigned technical work and deadlines.

• Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders to understand requirements, address technical matters, and support successful project outcomes.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects and contribute technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

• Apply strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills to address traffic engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.

• Participate in occasional travel to job sites and client meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 8+ years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering.

• Demonstrated experience with traffic engineering design and related technical analysis.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical work and project responsibilities.

• Passion for applying engineering expertise to projects that positively affect communities.

• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Benefits

• Colorado base salary range of $125,000 - $173,000 USD , where applicable.

• Minnesota base salary range of $115,000 - $160,000 USD , where applicable.

• Competitive 401(k) match.

• Tailored career development paths and opportunities for professional growth.

• Flexible work arrangements, depending on role and location.

• Health care, vision, dental, and paid time off for full-time employees.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Wellness program designed to support balanced lifestyles.

• Opportunities to contribute to engineering projects with a positive impact on communities.

• Multiple work locations and remote options available depending on location, including remote arrangements in selected states.

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