Traffic Control Project Coordinator

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ever feel like you are the unsung hero who saves everyone from a rush-hour meltdown? Like you’re the ultimate safety net, making sure temporary road work doesn't turn into a permanent headache? That’s the energy we need.

The Traffic Engineering Division is looking for a Traffic Control Project Coordinator. This role is essential for keeping the city moving safely. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving temporary traffic control plans. Think of this like proofreading a blueprint, but instead of catching a misplaced comma, you are correcting plans to prevent potential traffic confusion. You will also conduct traffic conditions and traffic control field reviews to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Because traffic affects everyone, you will also address public concerns about traffic. We live by the CORE values: Integrity, Customer Service, Respect, and Professionalism. If you approach every plan review and public interaction with those values in mind, you will fit right into our team. If you thrive on making complex systems simple and safe, let’s talk.

The ideal candidate must reside in Colorado by the time of hire and either hold or obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s license within six months of hire.

The City of Aurora offers flexible scheduling options, including the opportunity to incorporate a 9/80 schedule, which gives you a built-in day off every other week if desired. This role also offers a hybrid work arrangement, with only two in-office days per week. It’s a balanced setup that helps you do your best work without sacrificing your time outside the office.

Hiring salary $58,223 - $72,779/annually

Salary to be commensurate with experience. 

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, January 11, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.  

The Traffic Engineering Division is seeking a Traffic Control Project Coordinator who will be responsible for reviewing and approving temporary traffic control plans and conducting traffic engineering request evaluations.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts investigations of traffic conditions.
• Reviews, corrects, and recommends solutions for work zone temporary traffic control plans.
• Conducts and analyzes traffic surveys and other studies relating to traffic movement.
• Makes recommendations for installation or modification of traffic control devices.
• Prepares work orders for installation or modification of traffic control devices.
• Responds to public concerns related to traffic issues.
• Performs field reviews of traffic control.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Associate’s degree in related field

Experience: 

• 2 years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the basic principles of traffic or civil engineering
• Knowledge of municipal design criteria and specifications
• Knowledge of City codes relating to engineering functions
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Skilled in the use of computers and related software
• Skilled in the use of windows-based programs
• Strong customer service skills
• Skilled in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Review, correct and recommend solutions to less complex engineering plans
• Perform complex mathematical computations

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 25 lbs with or without assistance
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment with occasional outdoor work including exposure to varying weather conditions, noise and dust, and traffic and electric hazards.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems
• This role may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.