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Principal Traffic Engineer

Stanley Consultants
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Nov 2025

About the role

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!
Job Title - Principal Traffic Engineer Location – Denver, CO (Centennial)Job Type – HybridRequisition ID - 11118
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer for our Denver, CO (Centennial) office.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Serve, as required, as the Project Manager, Project Lead, or Task Lead in the development of traffic and safety studies; and design plans including traffic signal, roadway lighting, signing, pavement marking, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure, construction sequencing, and traffic control plans.
  • Assist with major project pursuits, new business development, and local client relationships. Identify potential projects and develop strategies to win these projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key traffic engineering clients.
  • Provide technical assistance and quality control oversight on traffic engineering studies and design projects managed by other project managers and task leads.
  • Provide traffic engineering support to the local and national practice area.
  • Serve as the local office expert in their specific area(s) of expertise.
  • Assist other offices with major project pursuits, new business development, and local client relationships.

Required Qualifications:

  • Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Master of Science in Civil Engineering preferred, but not required
  • Requires at least 15 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, traffic safety, and transportation planning
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Registered Safety Professional (RSP) certification is preferred, but not required
  • Proficiency with SYNCHRO, HCS, RODEL, and other traffic capacity and analysis software
  • A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, VISSIM, CORSIM, or other advanced software packages preferred

The position also requires experience in most of the following areas:

  • Traffic Impact Studies
  • Permit Reviews:
  • Capacity Software and Level of Service Analysis
  • Traffic Analysis and Simulation with VISSIM and/or CORSIM
  • Design Concept Reports, Corridor Studies, and Preliminary Traffic Reports
  • Safety Studies and Intersection Improvement Studies
  • ICE Analysis:
  • Evaluation of Alternative Design Concepts
  • Preparation of Traffic & Safety Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
  • Traffic Signal Design and Operation:
  • ITS Infrastructure Design
  • Roadway Lighting Design and Studies
  • Signing and Pavement Marking Design and Operation
  • Construction Sequencing and Traffic Control Design and Operation
Stanley’s Approach to FlexibilityWhile some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!
What we offer:Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.Work-Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work.Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental h

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