Traffic Engineer, Principal

Traffic Engineer, Principal

Salary

$111,282.77 - $161,359.99 Annually

Location

Field Operations Facility, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01054

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

6/7/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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Description

IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION:

The advertised salary range provided covers the entire compensation spectrum for the position classification. The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $111,282.77 to $136,321.39 annually. Its essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity considerations.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• First Application Review (Midpoint):Thursday, May 21, 2026
• Application Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM
• First Round Interviews: Week of June 15, 2026
• Second Round Interviews: Week of June 22, 2026
• Anticipated Start Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing, leading and supervising professional, paraprofessional and technical staff engaged in providing development engineering support to Town staff, developers, engineers, architects and contractors. The position oversees traffic engineering activities by analyzing, interpreting and performing engineering plan design, review, and field inspections, and by designing and coordinating construction projects and contracts.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a senior level professional classification in the engineering job family. Incumbent(s) perform the full range of advanced engineering duties that demonstrates broad practical knowledge in a variety of processes, methods, techniques and best practices. Work involves planning, directing and coordinating complex assignments, modifying established guidelines, and initiating new approaches. As a first-level supervisor, this position may assign and review work, train staff in work procedures, provide technical guidance, evaluate performance, address employee concerns, and make recommendations related to hiring, discipline, and other personnel actions.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Towns needs.

• Supervises staff; directs and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs daily work; counsels, coaches, and disciplines assigned employees; completes employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and make hiring recommendations.
• Coordinates and oversees traffic engineering work activities; assigns projects; monitors work progress; reviews completed work for accuracy and compliance; and resolves complex or sensitive technical or operational issues.
• Reviews, evaluates, and comments on traffic engineering plans and traffic studies for development projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Responds to traffic related requests and inquiries from a variety of stakeholders; receives, reviews, and/or investigates requests from citizens for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, or other traffic safety devices.
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyze findings, prepare reports and provides professional recommendations based on findings.
• Manages the design and construction of traffic signal capital improvement projects; develops scopes of work and project schedules, and budgets; assists in preparing contracts with design consultants and contractors and manages project budgets.
• Participates in regional transportation planning, committees, and partnering activities with applicable governmental agencies; may serve as a lead on advisory committees.
• Develops traffic engineering standards, specifications, details, and procedures; develops associated policies or modifies existing policies related to Towns Transportation Plan.
• Develops and assists with the preparation and management of the traffic engineering capital improvement budget; participates in the development and management of the division operating budget; develops funding requests and grant applications; develops intergovernmental agreements for multi-jurisdictional transportation projects.
• Conducts field reviews and inspections of traffic signal systems and equipment; monitors, analyzes, and recommends solutions to resolve existing traffic issues or conditions; adjusts signal timing to ensure traffic is moving efficiently and safely.
• Oversees and manages the review and approval of traffic-related plans.
• Performs field reviews to ensure the contractors are adhering to approved plans.
• Participates in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Makes presentations to Town Council and other public and private groups.
• Applies engineering principles to roadway design and traffic control matters; prepares administrative, technical, and statistical reports on traffic operational matters such as crashes, pedestrian activities, safety measures, and related traffic and transportation issues or concerns.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field and 8 years of professional experience in the planning, design and/or construction of transportation projects, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Municipal experience highly desirable.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certificate (PTOE) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Traffic engineering methods, practices and procedures for municipal operations and functions;
• Supervisory and managerial principles and practices;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Traffic control regulations, practices, and safety requirements;
• Federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules and regulations;
• Capital improvement processes related to transportation projects;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Supervising, leading, training, and evaluating assigned staff;
• Organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing work;
• Developing, managing and administering budgets from multiple funding sources;
• Conducting research;
• Writing grants;
• Developing proposals;
• Preparing technical reports;
• Interpreting and applying Federal, state and local statutes, codes, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations;
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications;
• Preparing and reviewing engineering computations and estimates;
• Conducting field inspections;
• Evaluating change orders;
• Managing large-scale and complex projects;
• Using standard engineering design tools;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, elected officials, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an X

X

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand

Brief Description

C

F

O

R

N

Standing

Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties

X

Sitting

Desk work

X

Walking

To other departments/offices/office equipment

X

Lifting

Supplies, files

X

Carrying

Supplies, files

X

Pushing/Pulling

File draws, tables and chairs

X

Reaching

For supplies, for files

X

Handling

Paperwork

X

Fine Dexterity

Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment

X

Kneeling

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Crouching

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Crawling

Under equipment

X

Bending

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

Twisting

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles

X

Climbing

Stairs, step stool

X

Balancing

On step stool

X

Vision

Reading, computer screen, driving

X

Hearing

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment

X

Talking

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

X

Foot Controls

Driving

X

Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

X

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Extreme Temperatures

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and Vibration

X

Fire Hazards

X

Wetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

X

Physical Hazards

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Description of Non-Physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Time Pressure

X

Emergency Situation

X

Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

X

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

X

Tedious or Exacting Work

X

Noisy/Distracting Environment

X

Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

X

Office Environment

Warehouse

Shop

Recreation/Neighborhood Center

Vehicle

Outdoors

Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field

Other (Specify Below)

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.

Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees

(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Workers compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

List your major (and minor, if applicable) for your response to the previous question for all post-secondary degrees you possess. If none, write "N/A".

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in the planning, design, and/or construction of transportation projects?

• No experience
• Some experience, but less than 6 years experience
• At least 6 years, but less than 8 years experience
• 8+ years experience

04

How many years of professional experience do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity?

• No experience
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years experience
• 2+ years experience

05

Do you have a current Professional Engineer (PE) License?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certificate (PTOE)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Town of Queen Creek

Address 22358 S.Ellsworth Rd

Queen Creek, Arizona, 85142

Phone (480) 358-3204

Website http://www.queencreekaz.gov/Jobs