Traffic & Transportation Senior Engineering Manager
External
Denver · Downtown Denver$146K–$192K/yrFull-timeHybrid2w ago
ComplianceLeadershipPerformance OptimizationSAFe
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A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation & ScheduleWho We Are & What You'll DoThe Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services.For more information, please visit the DOTI website .DOTI's Commitment to Equity:DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.DOTI is seeking an innovative and outward-facing transportation professional to serve as the manager of the Transportation and Mobility Engineering team - a high-performing team responsible for ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of Denver's transportation system.This position will report directly to the division Director / City Traffic Engineer (CTE). It will be a member of DOTI's Core Leadership Team and will work closely with the CTE and Deputy CTE to deliver the following services:Safety engineering and designPolicy, standards, rules, and regulationsSystem optimization and performance managementTraffic regulation and controlCustomer service and public engagement/representationTechnical subject matter expertise in traffic and transportation engineering for all modesKey responsibilities are expected to include:Team Leadership & ManagementLead, supervise, and develop a team of engineers, analysts, and technical professionals.Set team priorities, allocate resources, and manage budgets and business planning.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance across the organization.Collaboration & External RepresentationBuild and maintain strong partnerships across DOTI, city departments, and external agencies.Represent DOTI in public forums, stakeholder meetings, policy discussions, and media engagements.Serve as a visible ambassador for the division-comfortable speaking publicly and advocating for transportation initiatives.Support and/or lead coordination with regional, state, and federal partners, as well as community organizations.Safety Innovation & EngineeringWork collaboratively with DOTI's Vision Zero team to implement Vision Zero and Safe Systems projects, including systemic safety programs and data-driven risk mitigation.Develop and implement citywide safety strategies, policies, and standards across all modes.Establish and track performance metrics related to safety, mobility, and system effectiveness.Advance and refine traffic and transportation engineering policies (e.g., speed management, multimodal design guidance, mitigation practices, maintenance of traffic for construction).Improve system operations through enhanced signal timing strategies, congestion mitigation, and multimodal performance optimization.Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, and state regulatiDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
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About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
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