Civil Engineer III - Transportation Engineer - Public Works

Anticipated Hiring Range: $97,918 - $131,314 Annually

Full Salary Range: $97,918 - $141,982 Annually

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?

The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

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Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The Civil Engineer III - Transportation Engineer performs advanced professional engineering work related to transportation planning, traffic operations, development review, capital project delivery, and transportation system improvements. This position serves as a senior technical resource within the Engineering Division and manages complex transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

The Transportation Engineer coordinates with City departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to support safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems. This position provides technical leadership, manages capital improvement projects, and supports transportation planning initiatives that align with City goals and community needs.

Experience, Education, and

Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.

* Current Professional Engineer (PE) license (ability to obtain a Colorado PE license within 6 months of hire).

* Five years of experience in progressively responsible engineering-related positions.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.

* Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) credential.

* Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.

* Seven (7) or more years of experience in municipal/public works engineering, including CIP program delivery.

* Experience with transportation planning, traffic operations, development review, and capital improvement project delivery.

* Experience utilizing traffic modeling, GIS, and transportation analysis software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, systems design, and infrastructure management across multiple disciplines

* Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and compliance frameworks applicable to engineering operations

* Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

* Proven skill in strategic planning, project management, and execution of large-scale capital and maintenance projects

* Proficiency in analyzing complex technical data, identifying issues, and implementing effective, timely solutions

* Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and cost control to ensure efficient operations

* Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

* Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions under pressure

* Knowledge of asset management practices, preventative maintenance programs, and lifecycle planning

Essential Functions:

Transportation Engineering and Project Management

* Manage transportation-related capital improvement projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.

* Prepare and review engineering studies, transportation analyses, cost estimates, plans, specifications, and technical reports.

* Evaluate transportation system performance and recommend improvements related to safety, mobility, operations, and asset management.

* Support transportation planning initiatives, corridor studies, traffic operations projects, and multimodal transportation improvements.

* Review transportation impact studies, development proposals, permit applications, and construction documents for compliance with City standards.

Capital Improvement Program Delivery

* Coordinate planning, design, construction, and implementation of transportation…