TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arizona seeks a Transportation Engineer Senior responsible for managing traffic engineering reviews, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with traffic standards. This position offers opportunities for leadership in a collaborative environment, with options for remote work in Arizona based on performance needs.

Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with two years of traffic engineering experience.
• Must have Professional Traffic Operation Engineer certification.
• Ability to supervise staff and provide technical training.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical reviews and provide guidance to Traffic Engineering Specialists.
• Conduct field inspections and traffic studies.
• Supervise staff workload and provide quality control reviews.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Team building

Providing direction and guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR Job Location: Address: 6511-REGIONAL TRAFFIC - CENTRAL REGION
1615 W Jackson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $ 94,000.00 - $ 104,000.00

Grade: 27
Closing Date: June 8th, 2025 Job Summary:

This position assists the Regional Traffic Engineer in managing technical reviews and providing guidance and training to the Traffic Engineering Specialists (TES), serving primarily in the Central District. The position will provide supervision, direction and technical guidance to staff in area of assignment, and support to districts. Technical tasks will vary. Focus is on Transportation Systems Maintenance and Operations (TSM&O) functions such as plan review, traffic control, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliance on signing, striping and traffic signals, and approval of private developer traffic impact reports (TIA) and designs. Internal reports related to speed studies, signal warrants, and traffic control and operations improvements are primary functions.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Review proposed for compliance with traffic standards for operational efficiency. Review formal traffic impact analyses for private developments. Conduct field reviews on internally and externally generated signal, lighting, signing and pavement marking requests for compliance, and provide inspection and direction toward compliance. Provide reviews on construction project development documents and Traffic Impact Analysis.

Attend proposed construction project field reviews. Review project assessments and preliminary design plans for programmed projects. Attend partnering and construction meetings for contracted projects. Attend Technical Advisory Committee meetings and participate with Roadway Safety Assessments (RSA). Assist districts during inspection of construction projects and permit projects. Use a state vehicle in course of job duties.

Meet with Federal, local government and agency officials, along with private businesses and members of the public as a representative of ADOT and Regional Traffic Engineering to respond to and/or resolve traffic related issues. Prepare all manner of correspondence for Regional Traffic Engineering.

Prepare formal traffic engineering studies as needed. Conduct field inspections and collect field data region wide. Analyze operational, geometric, and crash data to resolve traffic issues. Write formal traffic reports, develop potential projects and/or countermeasures, and coordinate with internal and external partners in obtaining concurrence.

Supervise Traffic Engineering Specialists (TES) staff as assigned, and provide direction on workload. Provide mentoring, quality control reviews, technical training, and on the job training for staff within the unit.

Approve and assign work orders to maintenance crews in signing/striping and traffic signals and lighting units.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
-General Civil Engineering theory and practices.
-General Traffic Engineering theory and practices.
-Applicable laws, regulations, standards, and specifications.
-Project development, design and construction process.
-Department policies and procedures.
-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and Highway Safety and Operations theories.
-Knowledge of Google Workspace.

Skills:
-Oral and written communication.
-Interpersonal relationships and team building.
-Providing direction and guidance.

Ability:
-Respond to inquiries and communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional, governmental and public representatives.
-Prioritize work loads.
-Meet projected target deadlines, and gain consensus in the team environment.
-Conduct research and communicate complicated topics in a clear manner.
-Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Selective Preference(s):

-Bachelor's Degree in civil Engineering
-Two years experience in traffic engineering
-Professional Traffic Operation Engineer certification

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

-Candidates shall be able to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.
-Valid AZ drivers license

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.