Transportation Engineer Senior

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 101,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state department is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to oversee traffic signal operations and enhance traffic flow in Arizona. This role involves developing timing plans, collaborating with agencies, and managing staff. The position offers flexibility, with potential remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of MUTCD ADOT Traffic Guidelines and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal phasing and timing plans for various conditions.
• Collaborate with local agencies for effective traffic signal operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills

Education

4 year college degree in civil engineering

Registered as a PE

Tools

SYNCH RO

TRANSYNC

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 : 6200SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE ADMIN

Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary : $ 101700.00 $ 106700.00

Anticipated Salary : $ 106700.00

Grade : 27

Closing Date : May 23 2025

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for the efficient timing and phasing of traffic signals that are operated and maintained by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) as well as the supervision of assigned staff. This position also interacts directly with local agencies and other ADOT stakeholder to facilitate the effective operation of traffic signals across jurisdictional boundaries.

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 departments 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 States 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 :

Develop traffic signal phasing and timing plans for various traffic flow conditions such as peak periods off peak periods special event and traffic incidents. This includes data collection analysis and computer modeling using various traffic signal optimizations programs such as SYNCH RO & TRANSYNC.

Implement traffic signal timing plans and monitor performance. Implementation includes uploading of timing plans into the central Maxview / Kinetics. Monitoring included working in the Traffic Operations Center and making changes to signal timing or signal timing plans to reduce travel delay and congestion. This position will require some after hours and weekend remote signal timing for planned and unplanned closures.

Collaborate with local agencies and other intern a I ADOT stakeholders in the development and implementation of traffic signal timing plans to facilitate the effective coordination of traffic signal operations across jurisdictional boundaries. This includes development and execution of various Intergovernmental Agreements (as needed).

Research and develop traffic signal hardware and software specifications. Prepare various reports plans schedules and project needs statements in support of more efficient traffic signal operations.

Perform various personnel management duties such as coaching training monitoring performance performing appraisals scheduling / assigning workload and approving time.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge :

Knowledge of the MUTCD ADOT Traffic Guidelines and Procedures

Fundamentals of traffic signal timing and basic principles of traffic safety

Knowledge of applicable laws rules policies and procedures related to program and department goals

Knowledge of budgeting and program administration Knowledge of traffic signal modeling software SYNCH RO TRANSYNC and others

Knowledge or Google Suite

Skills :

Computer Skills related to central traffic signal systems software and traffic signal operations analysis software

Analytical skills related to traffic signal operations

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Skilled in preparing technical reports related to traffic signal operations

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint software

Ability :

Ability to make decisions related to traffic operations based on the best information available

Ability to effective communicate cooperate and collaborate with the broad spectrum of stakeholders at both the technical and administrative levels

Ability to manage and engage with employees

Ability to identify define analyze and solve problems

Ability to coach and develop employees including continuous improvement practices and principles

Selective Preference(s) :

4 year college degree in civil engineering systems engineering electrical engineering or closely related field. Registered as a PE.

Minimum 15 years of experience working in traffic engineering performing traffic signal phasing timing analysis and ITS implementation with progressively increasing responsibility and management may substitute for above requirements)

PreEmployment 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 classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R210207.11).

Valid AZ Drivers License.

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

Benefits :

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster / adopted child (pilot program).

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance and longterm disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime 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 program here. 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 or phone call at (602)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 (602)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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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