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Maricopa County

Senior Traffic Engineer

Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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time left to apply End Date: August 13, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR17626 Posting Date 07/29/25

Posting Date 07/29/25

Application Deadline 08/12/25

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 developing and implementing traffic engineering design standards, identifying and designing traffic mitigation measures to enhance safety and improve traffic flow, overseeing the design of traffic control devices and systems, preparing and reviewing complex technical traffic engineering reports and analysis, and to 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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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, and 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

The 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. Apply Now!

time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (21 days left to apply) We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

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