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ITS Operations Engineer

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2025
Posting Date 09/09/25 Application Deadline 09/23/25 Pay Range $74,000 - $112,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position The ITS Operations Engineer works in a state-of-the-art Traffic Management Center (TMC) to improve traffic flow by using cutting-edge Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). In this role, high importance is placed on using today's traffic signal technology, ITS, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Metrics (ATSPM), and other data to predict traffic conditions and keep traffic moving efficiently. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of professional pre-registration experience in civil, traffic, or transportation engineering. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the required experience Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Ability to take on a high level of responsibility Self-motivated with the capability to monitor several traffic management systems Ability to infer meaningful information from raw data or statistics Knowledge and experience in reviewing engineering plans and troubleshooting field issues pertaining to traffic signals Experience in writing technical reports Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Signal Timing Manual Knowledge of using Synchro for creating traffic signal coordination plans, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) for analyzing traffic signal performance, and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) for real-time traffic signal operations Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and Cartegraph Knowledge of the fundamentals of civil engineering, traffic engineering, mathematics, and physics as applied to engineering Knowledge of Federal, State, and County policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to traffic engineering Intermediate knowledge using MicroStation Job Contributions Operate the ATMS and other traffic signal systems; develop and implement traffic signal timing plans and coordination plans per industry best practices and County guidelines and standards Apply engineering knowledge by providing project field engineering to resolve conflicts and troubleshoot issues during the construction phase of projects; approve all field adjustments and equipment modifications on traffic signals Apply engineering knowledge by reviewing traffic signal-related design plan submittals, providing guidance/direction to the Design Team, and developing cost estimates for traffic signal infrastructure; conduct field engineering to ensure compliance with County standards and practices Analyze traffic signal and traffic congestion concerns using Synchro, performance metric systems, and travel time software; make logical recommendations based on findings Represent the MCDOT TSMO Division at various meetings with other government agencies and the public. Support the inter-jurisdictional traffic signal maintenance program. Support Traveler Information from the TMC Perform other related duties as assigned Working Conditions Exerting 20 - 25 occasionally, 10 - 25 frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Synchro for creating traffic signal coordination plans, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) for analyzing traffic signal performance, and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) for real-time traffic signal operations Microsoft Office MicroStation Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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