Regional Traffic Engineer Manager

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Job Location:

4305 - REGIONAL TRAFFIC - ADMIN

1221 S. 2nd Ave - Location 1093, Tucson, AZ 85713

Salary: $ - $

Anticipating Salary: $

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

Grade: 29

Closing Date:
February 23, 2026

Responsible for traffic engineering, for the geographic Region assigned. Coordinates extensively with the District Administers and Engineers within the region along with traffic safety and the RSA teams. Exercises considerable and significant independent engineering judgment within established program parameters, policies and procedures, and is the ADOT traffic engineering liaison within the Region. Manages all personnel within the unit including other engineers, supervisors, and non-supervisory staff involved in traffic engineering.

Extended hours may be required. Overnight travel may be required.

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

Manage staff in relation to developer traffic impact analysis (TIAs) as well as traffic control, temporary traffic control, signal warrants, striping plans & other traffic engineering needs for encroachment permits. Negotiate access control & manage access within & adjacent to ADOT rights-of-way. with regional signing and striping and signal/lighting teams within the region. Recommend improvements to work programs and staffing levels/roles.

Represent the regions within project planning and plan development via coordination with Internal PDO, Multimodal Planning Division (MPD), and local agencies. Serve on a wide variety of technical advisory committees for projects that will have impacts on safety and mobility. Serve on project selection panels or agency committees representing the regions.

Manage and train staff in traffic engineering such as signal studies, speed studies, pedestrian crossing studies, lighting, traffic safety, RSAs and recommend corrective measures to existing or potential traffic engineering problems. Regularly review roadways within geographic Region to determine traffic operations improvements. Direct staff to write work orders to correct identified issues. Act as a technical expert at public forums, work sessions, & other public meetings to address traffic engineering & safety related issues.

Speak on behalf of ADOT to provide positions on policy & procedures. Respond to public requests for traffic information & improvements. Provide records, depositions, & testimony in court related to traffic engineering & maintenance on the state highway system.

• Traffic Engineering theory and practices.
• Applicable laws, regulations, standards and specifications.
• Project development, design and construction process.
• Department policies and procedures.
• MUTCD, AASHTO, HCM, and Highway Safety/Operations theories.

• Personnel and resource management.
• Oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Providing direction and guidance.
• Project development and delivery.
• Google Suite programs.

• Determine overall needs and mission of the organization and accomplish within allocated resources.
• Respond to inquiries and communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional, governmental and public representatives.
• Prioritize work loads of engineering and maintenance staff.
• Meet projected target deadlines and gain consensus in the…