State of Arizona · 16 hours ago
Transportation Engineer Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $99K/yrThe State of Arizona is seeking a Transportation Engineer Senior to lead and manage traffic engineering responsibilities. This role involves supervising personnel, maintaining traffic-related documents, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Be the Chair of the Traffic and Safety Subcommittee and responsible for all tasks assigned by the Standard Committee. Take the lead and works with the Subcommittee members, FHWA and Contract and Specifications to take it to completion. Obtain approvals from FHWA on any completed assignment by the Standard Committee. Work with the APL team to evaluate new traffic related products for possible inclusion in the APL
Prepares and maintain TGPs for all Traffic Engineering related items. Develop, prepare and maintain Standard Drawings for Traffic Control, Signing and Marking and AZ Supplement of the MUTCD. Maintain the manual of approved signs to current standards. Interpret information related to MUTCD. Represent the Traffic Engineering Groups and ADOT in meetings. Responsible for updating traffic related documents on ADOT Webpage
Serve as compliance manager for in-house and consultant projects to ensure adherence with the State and Federal laws and Design Guidelines. Coordinate all activities related to compliance review work with the Team Leaders to assign tasks as well. Review plans, engineering studies, reports, estimates and special provisions developed internally or externally for completeness and adherence to applicable guidelines and Standards
Qualification
Required
An 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
Current, valid class-appropriate driver's license
Complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks
Must maintain acceptable driving records
Complete all required driver training
Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Advanced technical knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and Traffic engineering, as applied to development, maintenance and improvement of highway System
Expertise and strong knowledge of AASHTO Traffic specifications, Standards and best practices relating to Traffic engineering
Strong background in computer science and clear understanding of the Traffic Policies and procedures
Understanding of Federal and State statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the areas of assignments; including safety procedures and practices
Strong knowledge of Traffic Engineering and Safety countermeasures
Strong skills in interpersonal relationships to provide leadership, motivation and guidance to a highly professional and technical staff
Experiences in research techniques related to complex engineering assignments, research papers and reports
Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles
Ability to develop and foster a respectful and trustworthy environment for the Section staff and partnering spirit with agency staff
Ability to plan, organize and optimize available resources to meet multiple quality and schedule goals for the Section and staff
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering
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
Company
State of Arizona
As public servants, we deeply care about Arizona and are committed to facing the issues of our state head-on.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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