Traffic Engineer

City of Scottsdale, AZ

$93K — $126K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Four years of relevant experience in traffic engineering or civil engineering.
  • Arizona Professional Engineer registration required, or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.
  • Active residency in Arizona is a requirement for employment.
  • Other department-specific licenses or certifications may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement traffic engineering projects.
  • Conduct traffic studies and analyze data for infrastructure planning.
  • Coordinate with city agencies and stakeholders on traffic-related issues.
  • Design and review traffic signal and roadway plans.
  • Ensure compliance with traffic regulations and safety standards.

Benefits

  • 12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday.
  • Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours/month.
  • Sick leave accrual of 8 hours/month.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • $2,500 annual tuition reimbursement.
  • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System.
  • Pet insurance and bilingual pay compensation.
Full Job Description
Salary : $93,974.40 - $126,900.80 Annually
Location : One Civic Center - 7447 East Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division: Transportation and Infrastructure
Department: Traffic Engineering
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
  • Four years of relevant experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
  • Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
  • Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
  • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
  • Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
  • City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
  • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98 % which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
  • Pet Insurance
  • Bilingual pay compensation


Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the 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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

  • Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
  • Criminal Background screening


The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a registered Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state?
  • Yes
  • No

03

If you are a registered Professional Engineer with the technical board of another state are you able to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Please describe what led you to apply for this position and why you would like to work for the City of Scottsdale as a Traffic Engineer.
05

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.
  • Yes
  • No

06

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
  • City Website
  • Employee Referral
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  • Governmentjobs.com
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