Tool Design Engineer jobs in Denver, CO

Matrix has been named a Zweig Group 2023 Best Firm to Work For and a 2023 Hot Firm!  

About Matrix: Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Traffic Engineer I to support our Colorado projects. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, respect and excellence.

Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Compensation: $64,000.00 - $72,000.00 [SB1] U.S. Dollars, Salary will depend upon experience.

Summary: 

Responsible for providing engineering support by completing parts of engineering projects or the entirety of less complex transportation projects. 

Essential Functions:

• Work as part of a team and independently in evaluating and applying Traffic Engineering principles, standards, and criteria
• Utilize various design software/tools for traffic analysis for a variety of conditions
• Adhere to project schedules and budgets
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet milestones for multiple projects 
• Prepare technical reports and papers for clients
• Assists with traffic signal and all-way stop warrant studies in accordance with MUTCD
• Assists with traffic plans for signs, pavement markings and traffic signal design

 Competencies:

• Ability to take direction and work independently as well as effectively collaborate with teams
• Possess analytical and data processing skills
• Conduct operational traffic analysis using a variety of modeling software
• Perform field review of the project sites and provide signing, pavement marking, signalization and ITS inventory
• Strong analytical and data processing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

 Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited program in civil engineering. 
• Zero to two (0) – (2) years of experience in traffic engineering
• Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.

 Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes s/he requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.