Transportation Engineer Senior ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Remote work option (Arizona)

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) seeks a Transportation Engineer Senior to assist the Regional Traffic Engineer in managing technical reviews and to mentor TES staff. You will review plans, ensure MUTCD compliance, analyze traffic data, and prepare traffic studies for regional projects.

The role may offer a remote work option within Arizona, with flexible schedules and a focus on collaboration with federal, local authorities, and the public to improve road safety in the Southern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• A valid Arizona PE is required or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Experience in traffic engineering and plan review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review development plans for compliance with traffic standards.
• Assist with plan reviews, traffic control, signing and signaling approvals.
• Mentor TES staff and supervise Grade 22 engineers.
• Coordinate with federal, local officials and developers.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

MUTCD knowledge

Traffic engineering

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona or able to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Traffic engineering software

Google Workspace

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Transportation Engineer Senior

Regional Traffic Engineer TL ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

REGIONAL TRAFFIC - SOUTHERN REGION 1221 S. 2nd Avenue Tucson, AZ 85713

Salary: $ 94,000.09 - $ 104,000.09

Anticipated Salary:$ 99,000.09

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 09/28/2026

The purpose of this position is to assist the Regional Traffic Engineer in managing technical reviews and to provide guidance, training, and direct supervision to the Traffic Engineering Specialists (TES) and Traffic Studies Analyst. Technical tasks will vary but focus on plan review; traffic control; ensuring MUTCD compliance on signing, striping, and traffic signals; approving developer traffic impact reports; preparing traffic engineering studies; supporting the completion of Road Safety Assessments (RSA's); and creating work orders for the Region's maintenance staff.

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.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Review proposed development plans for compliance with traffic standards and for operational efficiency. Review formal traffic impact analyses for permitted developments. Conduct field review on internally and externally generated signal, lighting, signing and marking requests for compliance and provide direction on needed changes Provide comments on construction project development documents.

Attend proposed construction project field reviews. Review project assessment and percent design plans for programmed projects. Attend partnering and construction meetings for contracted projects. Attend Technical Advisory Committee meetings and Roadway Safety Assessment(RSA) field reviews. Assist Districts during administration of construction projects. Use state vehicle in course of day. Meet with federal, local government and agency officials along with business people and the general public as a representative of RegionalTraffic Engineering to resolve traffic 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/countermeasures, and coordinate with partners (internal and external) in obtaining concurrency. Supervise Traffic Engineering Specialists (TES) Grade 22 staff and provide direction on their workload. Provide mentoring and technical on-the-job training for staff within the unit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the location, design, construction of State highway system.
• Civil Engineering theory and practices.
• Applicable laws, regulations, standards and specifications.
• Project development, design and construction process.
• Department policies and procedures.
• Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASHTO, HCM, and Highway Safety/Operations theories.
• Google Workspace.
• Skill in: Operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used in the area of assignment including desktop computerand technical software, calculator, office equipment, operating sedans and light duty trucks.
• Computer skills especially in traffic related software,
• Skill in preparing technical writing, conducting presentations, and public speaking.
• Oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Providing direction and guidance.
• Ability to: Evaluate and interpret technical engineering records and reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work varied schedules and harsh conditions.
• Verbally communicate and interact based on team environment.
• 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 clear manner.

Selective Preference(s):

Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience within traffic engineering.

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).
Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering or closely related field.
A valid Arizona PE is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required 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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• 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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Employee Referral Program

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

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