Town Traffic Engineer
Salary
$117,716.00 - $176,574.00 Annually
Location
Engineering, Muni II 90 E. Civic Center Dr. 85296, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
27-0006
Department
ENGINEERING
Division
ENGINEERING TRAFFIC SERVICES
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Town Traffic Engineer. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.
The Town Traffic Engineer reports to the Assistant Town Engineer. The primary job duties of this position include:
Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
Posting Closes: August 16, 2026
First Application Review: Week of August 17, 2026
Virtual Screenings: Late August 2026
In-Person Interviews: Early September 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Early October 2026
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Incumbents may be subjected to operating a motor vehicle, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and travel. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
Why Team Gilbert?
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We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience and education, if you do not have that type of experience or education, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
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Do you possess a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic/Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field?
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Do you possess a current Professional Engineer (P.E.) License?
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Indicate your years of progressive experience in traffic/transportation engineering within an urbanized municipal agency or related public agency
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Do you possess a valid Drivers License?
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Indicate your years of hands-on experience in Transportation Master Planning & Policy Development.
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Indicate your years of hands-on experience in Capital Project Development, Prioritization, & CIP Programming.
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Indicate your years of hands-on experience in Traffic Studies & Modeling (e.g., corridor studies, safety analyses, simulations).
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Indicate your years of hands-on experience in Private Development Review & Mitigations.
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Indicate your years of hands-on experience in Traffic Signal and Signing/Striping Plan Review.
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Briefly list the specific agencies where you performed the work selected for Questions 6-10, noting any transportation master plans or major corridor policies you personally helped develop, draft, or lead.
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Indicate your years of experience overseeing or managing system-level operations in Signal Systems, Timing Plans, & Corridor Operations.
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Indicate your years of experience overseeing or managing system-level operations in ITS and Fiber Optic Communication Networks.
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Briefly describe the scale of the signal systems or communication networks you have overseen. Please include the specific Central Traffic Management Systems (CTMS) or advanced network technologies utilized by your agency.
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Indicate your years of direct supervisory or management experience over Traffic Engineering & Professional Studies Staff.
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Indicate your years of direct supervisory or management experience over ITS Signal Operations & Network Engineering Staff.
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Indicate your years of direct supervisory or management experience over Traffic Signal Maintenance & Field Crew Staff.
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For each area selected above in Questions 15-17, briefly state the maximum number of direct or indirect reports you managed and the scale of the operation (e.g., population served, number of signalized intersections, or miles of fiber network).
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In one to two paragraphs, describe your experience administering a divisions operating budget and planning a multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Please highlight your involvement with federal, state, or regional grants and long-term fiscal planning.
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Provide a brief summary of your experience presenting technical findings, policy recommendations, or expert testimony to high-level decision-makers (such as Town Managers, Mayors, Councils, or Planning Commissions). How do you approach translating highly technical engineering concepts into clear, actionable strategies for non-technical leaders and sensitive public audiences?
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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):
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Employer Town of Gilbert
Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone (480) 503-6823
Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs