Senior Engineer (Safety Policy Program)

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 89,167 - 133,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A regional planning agency in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Safety Policy Program. The ideal candidate will manage transportation safety initiatives and integrate safety into various planning processes. Responsibilities include analyzing crash data, coordinating with stakeholders, and overseeing consultant contracts. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license are required. Competitive salary between $89,167 and $133,750, with some office attendance required.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related work experience in engineering or urban traffic safety.
• Experience managing consultants or teams on urban projects.
• Familiarity with transportation safety standards and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage scopes, schedules, and budgets of transportation planning studies.
• Assess and analyze crash data and safety countermeasures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project design and implementation.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in urban planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

GIS software

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Senior Engineer (Safety Policy Program)

Post-date: March 18, 2026
Closes: The position is open until filled.
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $89,167 - $133,750
Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note: A minimum of three days per week in office is required.

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 27 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.

MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact.

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 include but are not limited to:

• 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 solving
• Develop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders or staff
• Manage multiple assignments with competing timelines effectively

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 by calling [phone].

Postings current as of 3/29/2026 11:40:23 PM CST.