Plan Review Traffic Engineer II - Planning & Development

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Transit pass

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking a Traffic Engineer II to join the Plan Review section. You will review development site plans for street infrastructure, subdivision layouts, access management and parking design, and support pre-application meetings with technical comments.

You’ll also handle counter coverage and plan reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of transportation engineering, strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing entry level traffic engineering work.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with courses in traffic or highway engineering.
• Background check is required for all finalists.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; City vehicle use may apply.

Responsibilities

• Review development site plans for street infrastructure requirements and parking design.
• Participate in pre-application and preliminary site approval meetings; present stipulations and comments.
• Provide coverage at the Traffic Site Development Counter.
• Review paving plans, design reports, lot divisions, abandonments and plats for compliance with Traffic Engineering standards.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Written & verbal communication

Organization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ProjectDox

Job description

About This Position

The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. The process is governed through development and enforcement of the city's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Historic Preservation Ordinance, Phoenix Building Construction Code, and other city codes and ordinances.

The PDD is currently looking for a Traffic Engineer II to join their Plan Review section. The Traffic Engineer II works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer and plays a key role in shaping how private development interacts with the city's transportation network. This position focuses on reviewing development site plans for street infrastructure requirements, subdivision street layouts, access management, and parking design. The successful candidate will participate in pre application and preliminary site approval meetings, presenting required stipulations and technical comments. Additional responsibilities include providing coverage at the Traffic Site Development Counter and reviewing paving plans, design reports, lot divisions, abandonments, and plats to ensure compliance with Traffic Engineering standards. This role follows a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient writing and oral presentation skills.
• Knowledge of transportation/traffic engineering principles.
• Exceptional organizational skills, detail orientated, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication, with the ability to make quick decisions and provide professional accurate responses when working with the public.

SALARY

Pay Range: $90,459.20 to $121,243.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $90,459.20 to $104,728.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience performing entry level traffic engineering work.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, including courses in traffic engineering or highway engineering.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience reading construction documents.
• Code, ordinance, and policy administration experience.
• Experience conducting meetings and presentations.
• Public counter or customer service experience.
• Experience in the Land Development field.
• Experience reviewing civil or site plans.
• Electronic plan review (ProjectDox) experience.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 24, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

REFERENCE

Traffic Engineer II, JC:21120, ID# 62363, 08/10/26, USM, SG, Benefits:007

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