Senior Traffic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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 180331

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 Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior Traffic Engineer in our growing Traffic/ITS Group in Lone Tree, Colorado. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, MOT, pavement, utilities, drainage, roadway, rail, traffic, and materials disciplines. This infrastructure design group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. As a Senior Traffic Engineer, you will be leading and mentoring engineers/designers and collaborating with our other design centers to provide traffic engineering expertise and design for design/build and other alternative delivery projects across North America. District Overview 2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus. Clients benefit from Kiewit's proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit's management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit's legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures - we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success. Location This role will be based out of our Lone Tree, Colorado location. We offer relocation assistance for candidates outside of the area. Responsibilities Lead, mentor and oversee entry- to mid-level staff. Lead/Supervise engineers/designers in the following Traffic subdisciplines: Traffic operations and safety Traffic signal design Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design Tolling system design & integration Signing and pavement markings Roadway lighting/electrical design Lead the production and delivery of project reports, plans, specifications and estimates for traffic components of Infrastructure projects. Will be involved in the technical production and delivery of all traffic components for North America projects through coordination with multiple design teams. Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible. Analyze and evaluate complex design and construction phasing plans to formulate effective traffic engineering strategies, and to ensure compliance with the feasibility and safety requirements. Lead project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues Sign and seal final design of project traffic elements such as traffic signals, signing and striping, ITS, and illumination plans Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of transportation project experience, performing similar traffic design functions as outlined above. 
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering. An emphasis in traffic engineering is desirable. 
• Professional Engineer licensure required. PTOE is recommended
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in two or more of the following Traffic subdisciplines: Traffic operations and safety Traffic signal design Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design Tolling system design & integration Signing and pavement markings Roadway lighting/electrical design Working knowledge and experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or AutoCAD / Civil 3D platforms Skills in traffic simulation / modeling software including Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, TransModeler, HCS, and similar platforms are desirable #LI-JP1

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation:

 $140,000/yr - $175,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 04/09/2026 - 10/01/2026 We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.