Senior Transportation Engineer

Salary: $76,585.60 - $114,899.20 Annually
Location : City Hall, 211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 142-26
Division: City Engineering
Section: Transportation Engineering
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Week: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Post-offer Requirements: Background

MVR
Budgeted Min: $76,585.60
Budgeted Max: $95,742.40
Additional Information: This position will require on-site work during the initial training period, which is expected to be approximately three months or longer based on training and operational needs. After the training period, remote or hybrid work may be considered in accordance with applicable City policy and directives, with the potential to work up to two days remotely, subject to position requirements and supervisor approval.


Description


Help Shape How Flagstaff Moves! Make a meaningful impact on transportation safety, mobility, and connectivity in Flagstaff. In this role, you'll support and manage complex transportation engineering projects, evaluate traffic operations, review plans, analyze data, and develop practical solutions involving signage, striping, signal timing, and parking. You'll work closely with City departments, regional agencies, consultants, and community partners, while representing the City with organizations such as ADOT and regional planning groups. You'll also present technical recommendations to commissions, advisory committees, and community groups, helping turn transportation challenges into solutions that improve everyday travel for residents and visitors.

By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on Friday, August 28. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Position Responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Determines traffic and parking control needs and prepares and approves work orders for City sign & paint crews to implement.
• Communicates and presents to the Transportation Commission, the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Pedestrian Advisory Committee and neighborhood groups/HOAs.
• Prepares policies, guidelines and procedures for Transportation Engineering and Public Works Division staff.
• Reviews Inter-Divisional Staff (IDS) agenda items and Capital Improvement and Private Development design and construction plans for compliance with traffic engineering codes and standards.
• Determines scope of required transportation impact analyses for private development and capital improvements projects and reviews them to determine requirements for mitigation of transportation impacts.
• Effectively plans, organizes and manages evening community sessions on topics of public improvements and neighborhood traffic calming.
• Prepares requests to MetroPlan for transportation planning model outputs for use in Transportation Impact Analysis preparation.
• Prepares reports for and makes presentations at Transportation Commission meetings.
• Solicits citizen input and assists community groups on traffic issues, performs analyses, and works toward mutual resolution, on a proactive basis, and attends public meetings as required.
• Reviews signalized intersection operations throughout the City on a regular basis, correcting issues related to proper operations and safety based upon engineering judgment and current traffic engineering practice.
• Effectively operates the City's Advanced Transportation Management System
• Coordinates with the City IT Division for operations and maintenance of the City maintained Fiber Optic Network
• Assists in the development, maintenance and operation of computerized transportation planning model.
• Represents City engineering concerns and coordination at Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) field reviews, scoping meetings, and project development meetings to assure proposed ADOT projects interact, but do not conflict, with City facilities.
• Performs a wide variety of special assignments relating to the City Transportation Engineering Section and MetroPlan.
• Conducts detailed plan review to assure compliance with original project scope, regulatory requirements, and sound engineering practice.
• Assists the general public and other City staff that have transportation engineering related problems or concerns that require technical advice, response, research, and/or recommendations.
• Assists in the preparation and submittal of Federal and State grant applications.
• Develops and presents technical data and recommendations to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Performs a wide variety of special assignments to help with specific Division/Section-wide initiatives.
• Performs field review and assessments.
• Safely operates a vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties.
• May assist other staff and programs as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with additional course work in Transportation Engineering or Transportation Planning.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer, Transportation Planner, or similar.
• Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or current PE registration in another U.S. state.
• Valid driver's license
• Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements such as driver's license and certifications may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.

Desired Experience

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
• Experience with applicable computer systems and software, such as: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Synchro, Simtraffic AutoCAD, TransCAD, Highway Capacity Software, ArcGIS, RODEL, TRAX Pro, and PETRA Pro.
• Professional training specializing in transportation planning.
• Experience in public works related operations and maintenance.
• Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer or Professional Transportation Planner.

Other Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must obtain Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) registration within 6 months of hire date.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

Current Compensation and Benefits
CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.


Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $76,585.60 - $114,899.20, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.

INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.

RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.


DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click
01


Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• I do not have any educational degrees

02


What is your highest level of education in Civil Engineering with additional course work in Transportation Engineering or Transportation Planning?

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• I do not have a degree in any of the fields listed or in a related field.

03


How many years of professional experience as a Transportation Engineer, Transportation Planner, or similar do you have?

• None
• Zero to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

04


Indicate the number of years of hands-on experience you have preparing and reviewing Transportation Impact Analyses (TIAs).

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 or more years

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Indicate the number of years of hands-on experience you have personally performing traffic operations analysis, modeling, and simulation using software such as HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, Vissim, or RODEL.

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 or more years

06


Indicate the number of years of hands-on experience you have personally reviewing development planning, subdivision platting, and rezoning applications.

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 or more years

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Indicate the number of years of hands-on experience you have personally conducting traffic-control studies and designing or reviewing plans for traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and related traffic-control improvements.

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 or more years

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Indicate the number of years of hands-on experience you have reviewing signalized intersection operations and developing, implementing, and adjusting signal timing to address operational and safety issues.

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 or more years

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Indicate the number of years of experience you have conducting neighborhood traffic studies and managing traffic-calming community meetings.

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 or more years

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Do you possess an Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or current PE registration in another U.S. state?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. This position is budgeted for the following range: $76,585.60 - $95,742.40. Are you okay with that pay range?

• Yes
• No

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