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City and County of Denver · 2 days ago

Director of Transportation & Mobility Engineering – Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through effective public infrastructure and services. The Director of Transportation & Mobility Engineering is responsible for ensuring the safety and performance of Denver’s multimodal transportation system, leading initiatives aligned with Vision Zero and overseeing engineering policies and practices.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve in a delegated capacity as the City Traffic Engineer or associated duties

Develop and implement comprehensive citywide transportation and safety policies, standards, and strategies for people walking, rolling, riding bikes, accessing transit and driving

Lead implementation of Vision Zero and Safe Systems approaches including systemwide safety programs, traffic-calming initiatives, and data-driven risk mitigation in coordination with multiple Divisions throughout DOTI (Planning, Operations, Implementation)

Oversee development and reporting of transportation performance metrics and safety outcomes

Refine engineering policies, standards, and procedures such as speed limit methodologies, mitigation practices, multimodal guidance

Direct multimodal engineering design, regulation, and operations for streets, intersections, signals, and intelligent transportation systems

Approve or authorize traffic signal timing plans, congestion mitigation strategies, and multimodal design elements

Provide technical guidance across all phases of project development, from planning through final design and construction

Decision making that supports long-term operations, maintenance and asset health

Ensure compliance with MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, state law, and the Denver Revised Municipal Code

Provide mentorship and technical coaching without formal supervisory duties

Promote collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, analysts, and technical professionals

Establish division priorities, allocate staff and financial resources, and manage division budgets

Build strong partnerships across DOTI, city departments, regional agencies, state, federal, and community organizations

Provide direction for transportation-training programs for staff, contractors, and community partners

Represent DOTI in technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, policy discussions, emergency response, and event-related planning

Provide advanced technical review for major development projects, multimodal corridor designs, regional transit interfaces, and complex interchange projects

Guide traffic management planning and operations for major construction projects, utility work, large-scale events, and professional sporting activities

Provide expert analysis and documentation for NEPA processes and major capital programs

Mentor engineering and planning staff across DOTI and partner agencies, offering technical coaching and situational leadership

Lead or contribute to policy development including speed limit methodologies, mitigation protocols, design standards, and traffic impact study guidance

Review construction phasing, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, and design submittals

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on multimodal guidance, multimodal safety practices, and emerging mobility concepts

Approve implementation of traffic signal timing and multimodal operational strategies

Authorize installation, removal, or modification of traffic control devices citywide

Direct emergency or special-event traffic management in coordination with public safety agencies

Qualification

Traffic EngineeringMultimodal DesignTransportation EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication SkillsPolitical AcumenCommitment to EquityInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Five (5) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of licensed engineer or architect supervisors

Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application

Or requires registration as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Registration at the time of application

Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment