Sr. Manager Traffic Engineering

Sr. Manager Traffic Engineering

Salary

$125,944.00 - $170,102.40 Annually

Location

One Civic Center - 7447 East Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2627-00330

Division

Transportation and Infrastructure

Department

Traffic Engineering

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
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Introduction

The City of Scottsdale is seeking an experienced, collaborative Senior Manager of Traffic Engineering to lead the citys traffic engineering programs and help shape a safe, efficient, and accessible transportation system. The Senior Manager of Traffic Engineering will provide strategic leadership and technical supervision over traffic operations, traffic signals, roadway safety, and the traffic engineering review of development and capital projects. They will lead a team of professionals, establish priorities, manage resources, and come up with solutions that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors.

The person we are looking for should combine engineering judgment with demonstrated success in staff leadership, project execution, and public communication. Working closely with other city departments, regional partners, developers, and the community, this leader should turn complex technical information into clear recommendations and balance transportation requirements with Scottsdales character. This is a chance to improve traffic safety, enhance daily travel, and establish a team that is committed to providing responsive and effective public service.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $147,950.40/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10 years of professional level experience in Traffic Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities or a Masters degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and eight years of professional level experience in Traffic Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employees PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

01

Do you have a bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field? A masters degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of experience. Note: This must be listed in the Education section of your application to be considered.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess ten years of professional level experience in Traffic Engineering that includes supervisory responsibilities? Or a masters degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and eight years of professional level experience in Traffic Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities? Note: This experience must be listed in your application to be considered.

03

Are you a registered Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are a registered Professional Engineer with the technical board of another state are you able to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your experience designing, programming, and optimizing traffic signal systems. Please include the types of signal controllers, coordination strategies, transit signal priority (TSP), adaptive signal control, or ITS technologies you have worked with.

06

Describe your experience reviewing and approving traffic signal plans and consultant deliverables. Include any experience dealing with multiple modes of transportation or complex signal operations.

07

What traffic engineering software and modeling tools are you proficient in?

08

Explain your interest and how your experience developed the required knowledge and skills for the position.

09

How many years of formal employee supervision do you have, please explain?

10

Do you have progressively responsible municipal traffic engineering experience, please explain?

11

How many years have you worked at the professional engineering level in traffic?

12

This position is classified as a driving role and requires a valid, current driver's license. Do you currently hold a valid, non-expired driver's license that is not suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your drivers license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• I have a Graduated Drivers License (Class G License).
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my drivers license

14

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
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• Indeed
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• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

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Employer City of Scottsdale

Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov