Traffic Design Engineer

Position: Traffic Design Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Transportation Engineer

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

TRAFFIC DESIGN

205 S 17th Avenue

Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $93,500.00

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

Grade: 26

Closing Date:
June 11th, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the design team manager, drafts and designs engineering documents including plans for pavement marking, signing, work zone traffic control, traffic signal, and roadway lighting. Attends project-related meetings and mandatory training. Supports the Department's transition to digital delivery of projects.

Also helps generate project estimates and related specifications. Performs review of in-house and consultant plans. Prepares and reviews technical documents and reports. Assists in project level coordination.

Occasionally required to travel in order to attend project meetings, obtain required field measurements, and collect necessary data.

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

Job Duties:

Helps create and update project estimates and specifications. Helps create and update project estimates and specifications.

Reviews in-house and consultant design documentation. Prepares and reviews technical reports including signal warrants studies, traffic impact analyses, design concept reports, etc.

Coordinates with project team members in other technical disciplines, including construction, operations, and maintenance. Travels as required to attend project meetings and site field reviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

* Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and standards.

* Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.

* Knowledge of State statues.

* Knowledge of data collection techniques.

* Knowledge of safety practices Knowledge of standards and guidelines for traffic control devices.

Skill in:

* Skills in computer applications, including Micro Station and SignCAD.

* Skills in oral and written communications.

* Skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments.

* Skills in analyzing and designing major highway related projects.

* Skills in researching and interpreting technical data.

Ability to:

* Abilities in listening and problem solving.

* Abilities in reading and interpreting engineering documents.

* Abilities in time management.

* Abilities to complete and deliver projects on schedule and budget.

* Abilities in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with ADOT Groups and Departments and project stakeholders.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering as well as experience equivalent to Transportation Engineering Specialist

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.) R).

A valid state driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.

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:

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

* 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…