Senior County Engineer - Infrastructure & Traffic Lead

Navajo County; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo County in Holbrook, AZ seeks an Engineering Director to manage the county's engineering functions, including roadway, bridge and drainage design, traffic engineering, and capital projects. The role supports the Public Works Director and oversees budgeting, planning, and coordination with agencies.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree, 7+ years in the field with 3+ years in supervision, an AZ PE license, and AZ CFM or ability to obtain within six months, plus a valid AZ driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Seven years experience in Civil Engineering, construction or highway traffic engineering including three years as a supervisor.
• Arizona Professional Engineer license.
• Arizona Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Acts for the Public Works Director in his absence, or as directed.
• Directs the work of engineering division staff assigned to county infrastructure, flood control, street and highway design, construction, inspection and maintenance of roads.
• Manages the Engineering Division staff and operations through selecting, developing, evaluating, monitoring activities, providing guidance and making assignments.
• Reviews and approves Developer submitted plans, plats, designs, and concepts to ensure compliance with County policies and standards; examines construction proposals, specifications and bids for compliance with policies and objectives.
• Organizes plans and directs the operations of County engineering and roads operation to ensure roads and highways are constructed and designed in a manner that is safe and efficient.
• Oversees and monitors road construction; ensures that highways and operations are in compliance with budget, and meet County, state and federal requirements.
• Reviews and investigates requests from citizens for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and other traffic safety devices.
• Respond to public inquiries and to traffic-related requests and inquiries.
• Writes specifications, contracts, and cost estimates for construction work to ensure compliance.
• Initiates projects and directs engineering studies; oversees the review of all plans submitted by consultants.
• Coordinates services and projects with other agencies and other County departments.
• Prepares annual engineering budget; prepares reports on projects progress, impacts, costs and timeframes.
• Responds to public inquiries via correspondence, in-person, or by speaking to them on the telephone.
• Represent the Department and participate in regional transportation planning, committees, conferences and partnering activities with other government agencies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Road design

Project management

Leadership

Public speaking

Written communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Navajo County in Holbrook, AZ seeks an Engineering Director to manage the county's engineering functions, including roadway, bridge and drainage design, traffic engineering, and capital projects. The role supports the Public Works Director and oversees budgeting, planning, and coordination with agencies.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree, 7+ years in the field with 3+ years in supervision, an AZ PE license, and AZ CFM or ability to obtain within six months, plus a valid AZ driver’s