Lead Traffic Engineer

Olsson • Colorado Springs, CO

23h

About The Position

Olsson’s traffic experts provide clients with a single resource for traditional services such as traffic operations studies, pedestrian circulation studies, and intersection improvement/design projects. They are also proficient in more complex projects, including conducting citywide safety studies, signal timing, improving signal systems, and evaluating and designing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Traffic design includes traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement marking, signing, and temporary traffic control.
As a Lead Engineer on the Traffic/Technology team, you will serve as the technical lead for complex and high-profile projects within the discipline. You will have full technical responsibility for design assignments, make influential decisions related to advanced engineering activities and specialized client standards, and oversee design efforts from initial concept through project completion. This role plays a key part in elevating technical quality, mentoring staff, and ensuring the successful delivery of purposeful, high-quality engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of traffic engineering experience, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and/or mentoring technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for complex traffic and technology projects from concept through completion.
• Make authoritative engineering decisions related to advanced design criteria, standards, and client requirements.
• Oversee and review engineering analysis, plans, and technical documents to ensure quality and compliance.
• Establish and uphold design standards, best practices, and QA/QC processes within the discipline.
• Collaborate with project managers to align technical execution with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and designers to elevate technical expertise across the team.
• Organize and allocate technical resources to support efficient and effective project delivery.
• Support proposals, scopes, and client coordination by providing senior-level technical expertise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and represent Olsson professionally with clients and partners.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level