Traffic Engineer

Metric Engineering is a leader in transportation engineering and design because we hire people who dance to the beat of a slightly different drum. We value creativity as much as precision, aesthetics as much as practicality. We care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on those in our community. We listen. If this sounds like you, check out our current openings.

We’d love to hear from you.

• Medical, dental & vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents available
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Basic life insurance
• Optional life insurance

Professional development program based on company approval for:

• Formal education
• Obtaining professional registrations
• Participating in professional seminars and conferences

Metric Engineering is looking for a Traffic Engineer to join our Colorado Springs office! Metric Engineering’s transportation team supports public agencies with a wide range of transportation engineering services, including complex and engaging projects such as early master planning, interchange concept development, and smart work zone deployment. As a Traffic Engineer, you will help deliver traffic and safety analyses, coordinate and support field visits, attend public and client meetings, and produce high-quality studies and reports for our clients.

This role supports a variety of transportation engineering projects and includes close collaboration with the Project Engineer of Record. The position offers strong opportunities for professional development and career growth. Along with the technical analyses, you will contribute to and produce client‑ready deliverables including reports, maps, exhibits, and geospatial datasets.

• Four (4) or more years of experience in traffic engineering, traffic analysis, and/or transportation planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within one (1) year
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a project team
• Sense of ownership and accountability for assigned work
• Solid interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

• Traffic analysis tools such as HCS, Synchro, and SIDRA; and simulation modeling using Sim Traffic or VISSIM
• ArcGIS applications (map production and geodatabase development)
• Preparation of project presentations using Power Point
• Working knowledge of CDOT manuals, guidelines, and standards
• Applying engineering judgment when performing analyses and developing recommendations

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, and education.

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a transportation engineering company on the principle of providing personalized consulting services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms in Florida specializing in civil, transportation, and disaster relief projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Metric’s Environmental Department was created in 2010 and now generates annual revenues exceeding two million dollars.

Our multi‑disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, and state agencies, as well as a wide array of private clients.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.