Senior Traffic Engineer

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
May 10, 2025
Posting Date 05/09/25 Application Deadline 05/16/25 Pay Range $93,500 - $138,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position As a Senior Traffic Engineer within the Traffic Engineering Branch, you will lead the planning, design, analysis, and review of complex traffic engineering projects. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, provide technical leadership, supervise a team of engineers and support staff, and review the work of consultants. Key responsibilities include develop and implement traffic engineering design standards, identify and design traffic mitigation measures to enhance safety and improve traffic flow, oversee the design of traffic control devices and systems, prepare and review complex technical traffic engineering reports and analysis, and mentor and guide junior staff and contribute to strategic planning within the Traffic Engineering Branch This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about shaping and implementing innovative traffic engineering solutions while providing strong leadership and mentorship to others. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field Four years of related experience in civil, transportation, or traffic engineering Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Experience with project management Experience using MicroStation/AutoCAD and InRoads Experience with design, review, modification, and approval of traffic engineering plans and designs, including traffic signal, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure, signing, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plans Experience in reviewing traffic signal and ITS design plans Knowledge of traffic engineering practices and procedures Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writing technical reports Familiar with the latest versions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (AASHTO), and national highway and roadway design guidelines and standards Experience with traffic modeling software, including Synchro Supervisory experience Job Contributions Prepare traffic engineering plans for various projects to include intersection traffic control, roadway widening, and low-cost safety improvement projects in accordance with Maricopa County and national standards and guidelines Write and review traffic engineering technical reports, specifications, and develop cost estimates in accordance with Maricopa County standards for traffic engineering safety projects and studies Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria, review traffic engineering studies and analysis, and make recommendations for the selection of appropriate countermeasures Supervise the Traffic Studies team, and review and oversee the work of support staff, contractors, or industry specialists/consultants as needed; lead the quality control process in the design and review phases of traffic engineering projects and tasks, including reviewing engineering reports, project plans, cost estimates, and special provisions for projects Conduct intersection and corridor analysis using Synchro and other tools to understand queuing, delay, and Level of Service (LOS) Assist the Management team with assigning and delivering projects and achieving Division goals and objectives within the schedules and budgets Provide technical guidance to other team members, other departments, consultants, attorneys, agencies, municipalities, and the public regarding traffic engineering issues Other job duties as assigned Working Conditions This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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