Senior Engineer

Maricopa Association of Governments; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,166 - 133,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a qualified transportation engineer to support the Safety Policy Program. The role centers on managing safety analyses, evaluating crash data, and coordinating with internal and external partners to implement safety initiatives.

You will lead planning-level analysis, oversee consultants, and present findings at meetings. A PE license is required; a master’s in urban planning or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; PE license required.
• 3+ years of related work experience in engineering, urban traffic safety, and/or planning.
• Experience with transportation safety planning and data analysis.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to present to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage scopes, schedules and budgets for transportation planning studies.
• Analyze crash data, safety countermeasures, and design feasibility with risk assessment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on project design and implementation.
• Oversee procurement, execution and oversight of consultant contracts.
• Facilitate MAG Transportation Safety Committee and present at public meetings.
• Respond to inquiries on safety initiatives from stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Crash data analysis tools

Job description

Company: Maricopa Association of Governments Closes: The position is open until filled. Status: Full time Pay Rate: Salary Title Range: $89,166.75 - $133,750.12

Why Join MAG:

MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, along with a collaborative culture where employee contributions make a real impact.

About MAG:

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services. MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 28 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more.

Your Team

MAG's Safety Policy Program elevates safety as a core priority, ensuring it is embedded in transportation planning and implementation across the agency and throughout the region. The Safety Team strengthens regional transportation outcomes by conducting studies, identifying emerging needs, evaluating system performance, refining safety processes, and coordinating priorities both within MAG and in collaboration with partner agencies and stakeholders.

The Position

MAG is seeking a qualified transportation engineer to support the activities related to the management and implementation of the Safety Policy Program.

Duties

• Managing scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation planning studies.
• Assessing, analyzing and evaluating crash data, safety countermeasures, transportation infrastructure design, functionality, cost, schedule, and project risk.
• Coordinating with key stakeholders for project design and implementation efforts.
• Managing the procurement, execution and oversight of consultant contracts.
• Facilitating the MAG Transportation Safety Committee and presenting at public meetings.
• Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders on safety initiatives.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be proficient in leading planning level analysis, coordinating with internal and external agency partners, and have experience with managing consultants or consultant teams. The candidate should have relevant experience in transportation safety planning, demonstrating a strong level of understanding and competency regarding urban traffic safety; multidisciplinary road safety initiatives; standards and best practices; and safety-related data. The candidate should also have experience presenting complex technical information to a diverse set of stakeholders, including members of the public and policy makers. Experience with human factors, safety education, and strong writing skills is a plus.

Skilled in

• Excellent communication and writing skills, time management, note taking, and highly organized
• Presenting and conveying technical knowledge to a diverse set of stakeholders, the public and policy makers
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders or staff
• Prioritizing workload and responding quickly and accurately
• Anticipating needs and being proactive
• Being self-motivated with a desire to learn and contribute while being detail oriented

Ability to

• Lead planning level analysis and review engineering and design specific solutions
• Manage consultants or consultant teams of large urban area studies
• Adapt to performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature or complexity
• Work independently
• Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and problem solvingDevelop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders or staff
• Manage multiple assignments with competing timelines effectively

Technology Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and webinar tools.
• Familiarity with software tools related to transportation safety and crash data analysis.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related field
• A master's degree and/or graduate work in a related field, such as urban planning, and public sector experience are preferable.
• At least three years of related work experience in engineering, urban traffic safety, and/or planning
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
• Familiarity with standards, practices, and software tools related to transportation safety, such as: MUTCD, Highway Safety Manual, predictive safety methods, and spatial crash analysis using GIS.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].

302 N. First Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003

About Us

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) MAG was founded in the spirit of cooperation. MAG members believe that by uniting, they can solve common problems, take an active role in long range regional issues, and address concerns that affect communities in the greater Phoenix region.

Our Member Agencies include 28 cities and towns, 3 Native nations, Maricopa and Pinal County, and the Arizona Department of Transportation. Our planning area encompasses about 10,600 square miles and represents approximately 5 million people—nearly 70 percent of the state population.

Our primary areas of focus include transportation planning, including implementation of Proposition 479, environmental and air quality planning, and human services planning.

Benefits

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 11.5 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Arizona State Retirement System (funded through 12% employee contributions - matched by MAG)
• Hybrid Work Schedules