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Salary : $96,133.44 - $144,200.16 Annually

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 26-00035

Department : TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date : 07 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

• THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR $5,000 HIRING INCENTIVE
• Existing employees are not eligible for this hiring incentive.

Join the City of Surprise, Arizona, as a Senior Traffic Engineer and play a key role in shaping smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation systems for a rapidly growing community. This is your opportunity to lead impactful traffic projects, influence citywide planning, and mentor future engineering talent in a collaborative and innovative environment. Make your mark where your expertise is valued and your work truly makes a difference. Apply today and help drive the future of mobility.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, incumbent performs development reviews of various complex developments and Capital Improvement projects that involve coordination among multiple departments or agencies; exhibit technical expertise in areas of responsibility; coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; assist in mentoring and training, and performing related work as assigned. Incumbents develop solutions, interpret policies and procedures, and have the authority to approve and stamp engineering plans.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience, with a minimum of three (3) years design / review experience in land development projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer license (PE) or an equivalency through state reciprocity. Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.

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 to include panel interviews.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include :

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The City of Surprise is an EEO / ADA reasonable accommodation employer

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work / life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and / or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and / or a job offer to be rescinded.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed from an accredited institution :

How many years of professional civil engineering experience do you possess?

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years design / review experience in land development projects?

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

Do you possess a current State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer License (PE), or an equivalency through state reciprocity?

Do you possess a current Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification?

Describe your traffic engineering design experience. If you do not have this experience, please write "None."

Describe your experience with civil engineering plan reviews and site plan reviews. If you do not have this experience, please write "None".

Describe your experience with the review and / or preparation of Traffic Impact Studies. If you do not have this experience, please write "None".

Describe your experience with the review and / or preparation signing and marking plans, traffic signal plans, and traffic control permits. If you do not have this experience, please write "None".

Describe your working knowledge of construction standards and specifications as it relates to traffic engineering and traffic signals. If you do not have this knowledge, please write "None".

Describe your traffic signals systems knowledge. If you do not have this knowledge, please write "None".

Describe your experience in managing the process of a typical development project. If you do not have this experience, please write "None".

Please describe your experience as it relates to communicating with developers, contractors, and the general public. If you do not have this experience, please write "None".

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