Senior Engineer

Closes: The position is open until filled. Status: Full time Pay Rate: Salary Title Range: $89,166.75 - $133,750.12 Additional Details: MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, along with a collaborative culture where employee contributions make a real impact. About MAG: The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services. MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 28 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Visit to learn more. Your Team MAG's Safety Policy Program elevates safety as a core priority, ensuring it is embedded in transportation planning and implementation across the agency and throughout the region. The Safety Team strengthens regional transportation outcomes by conducting studies, identifying emerging needs, evaluating system performance, refining safety processes, and coordinating priorities both within MAG and in collaboration with partner agencies and stakeholders. The Position MAG is seeking a qualified transportation engineer to support the activities related to the management and implementation of the Safety Policy Program. Duties include but are not limited to: Managing scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation planning studies. Assessing, analyzing and evaluating crash data, safety countermeasures, transportation infrastructure design, functionality, cost, schedule, and project risk. Coordinating with key stakeholders for project design and implementation efforts. Managing the procurement, execution and oversight of consultant contracts. Facilitating the MAG Transportation Safety Committee and presenting at public meetings. Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders on safety initiatives. The Candidate The ideal candidate will be proficient in leading planning level analysis, coordinating with internal and external agency partners, and have experience with managing consultants or consultant teams. The candidate should have relevant experience in transportation safety planning, demonstrating a strong level of understanding and competency regarding urban traffic safety; multidisciplinary road safety initiatives; standards and best practices; and safety-related data. The candidate should also have experience presenting complex technical information to a diverse set of stakeholders, including members of the public and policy makers. Experience with human factors, safety education, and strong writing skills is a plus. Skilled in: Excellent communication and writing skills, time management, note taking, and highly organized Presenting and conveying technical knowledge to a diverse set of stakeholders, the public and policy makers Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders or staff Prioritizing workload and responding quickly and accurately Anticipating needs and being proactive Being self-motivated with a desire to learn and contribute while being detail oriented Ability to: Lead planning level analysis and review engineering and design specific solutions Manage consultants or consultant teams of large urban area studies Adapt to performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature or complexity Work independently Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and problem solving Develop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders or staff Manage multiple assignments with competing timelines effectively Technology Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and webinar tools. Familiarity with software tools related to transportation safety and crash data analysis. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related field A master's degree and/or graduate work in a related field, such as urban planning, and public sector experience are preferable. At least three years of related work experience in engineering, urban traffic safety, and/or planning Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities Familiarity with standards, practices, and software tools related to transportation safety, such as: MUTCD, Highway Safety Manual, predictive safety methods, and spatial crash analysis using GIS. Required Licenses or Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) license required The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. 302 N. First Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003 About Us The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) MAG was founded in the spirit of cooperation. MAG members believe that by uniting, they can solve common problems, take an active role in long range regional issues, and address concerns that affect communities in the greater Phoenix region. Our Member Agencies include 28 cities and towns, 3 Native nations, Maricopa and Pinal County, and the Arizona Department of Transportation. Our planning area encompasses about 10,600 square miles and represents approximately 5 million people—nearly 70 percent of the state population. Our primary areas of focus include transportation planning, including implementation of Proposition 479, environmental and air quality planning, and human services planning. Benefits Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 11.5 Paid Holidays Per Year Arizona State Retirement System (funded through 12% employee contributions - matched by MAG) Hybrid Work Schedules