Principal Engineer

Maricopa Association of Governments • Phoenix, AZ

8d • $99,867 - $149,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

MAG is seeking a skilled transportation engineer to support its efforts in the Transportation Division. As the Principal Engineer, you will focus on activities related to the management and implementation of the Freeway Life Cycle Program. Duties include but are not limited to:
Managing scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation planning studies
Assessing and evaluating transportation infrastructure design, functionality, cost, schedule, and project risk analysis
Developing alternative approaches to respond to transportation and traffic needs
Coordinating with key stakeholders for project design and implementation efforts
Public meeting presentations and facilitation of working group sessions
Presenting study outcomes to MAG member agencies and MAG policy committees

Requirements

• Excellent communication and writing skills, time management, note taking, and highly organized
• Presenting and conveying technical knowledge to a diverse set of stakeholders, the public and policy makers
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders or staff
• Prioritizing workload and responding quickly and accurately
• Anticipating needs and being proactive
• Being self-motivated with a desire to learn and contribute while being detail oriented
• Lead planning level analysis and review engineering and design specific solutions
• Manage consultants or consultant teams of large urban area studies
• Adapt to performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature or complexity
• Work independently
• Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and problem solving
• Develop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders or staff
• Manage multiple assignments with competing timelines effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and webinar tools
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related field
• At least five years of related work experience in engineering, freeway and roadway design and/or planning
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Nice To Haves

• Strong writing skills

Responsibilities

• Managing scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation planning studies
• Assessing and evaluating transportation infrastructure design, functionality, cost, schedule, and project risk analysis
• Developing alternative approaches to respond to transportation and traffic needs
• Coordinating with key stakeholders for project design and implementation efforts
• Public meeting presentations and facilitation of working group sessions
• Presenting study outcomes to MAG member agencies and MAG policy committees

Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits
• hybrid work environment that supports flexibility, with a minimum of three days per week in the office
• collaborative culture where employee contributions make a real impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal