City Traffic Engineer
City of Mesa
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Mesa, AZ
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Posted March 28, 2026
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Commitments
Responsibilities
- The City Traffic Engineer is responsible for planning and directing the functions and activities of the Traffic Engineering Services unit of the Transportation Department.
- This class performs related duties as required.
- The City Traffic Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of an efficient and safe street transportation system.
- The City Traffic Engineer reports to the Deputy Transportation Director for the application of engineering principles and techniques to the solution of traffic problems.
- The City Traffic Engineer acts as a liaison with other jurisdictions, agencies, the Police Department, developers, and the general public on traffic maintenance and improvements.
- Programs are developed and executed with considerable technical independence within the constraints of accepted engineering principles and general policies.
Commitments
This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position .
Registration in the state of Arizona is required within six months of hire.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
Substance Abuse Testing.
Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field?
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No
Yes
No
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
Yes
No
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Requirements
- Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive (5+ years) progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience, preferably with a municipality.
- Special Requirements.
- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
- Registration in the state of Arizona is required within six months of hire.
- Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
- Substance Abuse Testing.
- Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
- Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field?
- How many years of progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience do you have?
- Some but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
- Do you have progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience within a municipality?
- Do you possess a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering?
Preferred Skills
- Extensive (5+ years) progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience, preferably with a municipality.
- Specialized graduate traffic courses or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering is preferred.
- Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field?
- How many years of progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience do you have?
- Some but less than 5 years
Education
- (Not required) – Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- (Not required) – Specialized graduate traffic courses or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering is preferred.
- (Not required) – Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field?
- (Not required) – Do you possess a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering?
Description/Duties
This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position .
The City Traffic Engineer is responsible for planning and directing the functions and activities of the Traffic Engineering Services unit of the Transportation Department. This class performs related duties as required.
The City Traffic Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of an efficient and safe street transportation system. The City Traffic Engineer reports to the Deputy Transportation Director for the application of engineering principles and techniques to the solution of traffic problems. The City Traffic Engineer acts as a liaison with other jurisdictions, agencies, the Police Department, developers, and the general public on traffic maintenance and improvements. Programs are developed and executed with considerable technical independence within the constraints of accepted engineering principles and general policies. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience, preferably with a municipality.
Special Requirements. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. Registration in the state of Arizona is required within six months of hire. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Specialized graduate traffic courses or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering is preferred.
Link To Job Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5603.pdf
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field? You must detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application.
Yes
No
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How many years of progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience do you have?
None
Some but less than 5 years
5 years or more but less than 7 years
7 years or more
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Please describe your progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience; including dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Are you registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Arizona? You must detail this information on your application.
Yes
No
05
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
Yes
No
06
Do you have progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience within a municipality? You must detail this experience on your application.
Yes
No
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Do you possess a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering? You must detail this on your application.
Yes
No
Required Question
This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position .
The City Traffic Engineer is responsible for planning and directing the functions and activities of the Traffic Engineering Services unit of the Transportation Department. This class performs related duties as required.
The City Traffic Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of an efficient and safe street transportation system. The City Traffic Engineer reports to the Deputy Transportation Director for the application of engineering principles and techniques to the solution of traffic problems. The City Traffic Engineer acts as a liaison with other jurisdictions, agencies, the Police Department, developers, and the general public on traffic maintenance and improvements. Programs are developed and executed with considerable technical independence within the constraints of accepted engineering principles and general policies. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience, preferably with a municipality.
Special Requirements. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. Registration in the state of Arizona is required within six months of hire. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Specialized graduate traffic courses or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering is preferred.
Link To Job Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5603.pdf
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
01
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field? You must detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application.
Yes
No
02
How many years of progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience do you have?
None
Some but less than 5 years
5 years or more but less than 7 years
7 years or more
03
Please describe your progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience; including dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Are you registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Arizona? You must detail this information on your application.
Yes
No
05
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
Yes
No
06
Do you have progressively responsible professional traffic engineering experience within a municipality? You must detail this experience on your application.
Yes
No
07
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering? You must detail this on your application.
Yes
No
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