Traffic Development Review Engineer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $74,000 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Traffic Development Review Engineer within the Traffic Engineering Branch, you will play an important role in supporting the review and analysis of traffic impacts related to new development and Traffic Engineering projects. You will apply traffic engineering principles to evaluate proposed access points and traffic mitigation measures to address impacts from private developments, ensuring that new developments integrate safely and efficiently across Maricopa County's transportation network. Working under the guidance of Senior Engineers, you will analyze traffic data, prepare and review engineering reports, and coordinate with developers, consultants, and internal teams to identify and resolve Traffic Engineering issues. This role is ideal for emerging Traffic Engineering professionals building their expertise and eager to contribute to improving roadway safety, mobility, and operational efficiency throughout Maricopa County while working with multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

• Two years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the required experience
• A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in traffic engineering
• Experience in reviewing engineering design plans
• Experience in reviewing traffic impact studies and working with developers in addressing traffic impacts to the roadway system
• Experience in interpreting and analyzing data and writing technical reports
• Knowledge of traffic engineering practices and procedures
• Familiar with the latest versions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (AASHTO), and National highway and roadway design guidelines and standards
• Experience with traffic modeling software, including Synchro

Responsibilities

• Review traffic impacts of private development projects and perform comment resolution activities to address comments/concerns frim citizens, homeowner associations, and consultants, as it relates to traffic engineering issues.
• Prepare and review traffic engineering plans for projects with a high level of complexity, including traffic signals, pavement marking and signing, intersection improvements, and low-cost safety improvement projects in accordance with Maricopa County and National standards and guidelines
• Supervise and review the work of staff, contractors, or industry specialists/consultants as needed; lead the quality control process in the design review phases of traffic engineering projects, including reviewing engineering reports, project plans, cost estimates, and special provisions for projects
• Meet with various levels of staff, including leadership, engineers, contractors, and the public, to clearly communicate traffic engineering alternatives and mitigation measures
• Provide technical guidance to staff, departments, the regulated community, consultants, attorneys, other regulatory agencies, and the public regarding traffic engineering issues as needed
• Compile, interpret, and analyze volume, speed, crash, delay, and queuing data, and conduct analysis using Synchro and other tools
• Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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