Traffic Design Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the design team manager, this role drafts and designs engineering documents including plans for pavement marking, signing, work zone traffic control, traffic signal, and roadway lighting. The position attends project-related meetings and mandatory training, and supports the Department's transition to digital delivery of projects. Additionally, the role helps generate project estimates and related specifications, performs reviews of in-house and consultant plans, and prepares and reviews technical documents and reports. The position also assists in project-level coordination. Occasional travel may be required for project meetings, field measurements, and data collection. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Skills in computer applications, including MicroStation 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.
• 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.
• Requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• 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.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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