Transportation Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Transportation Engineer jobs in Arizona are concentrated in public infrastructure, highway systems, and municipal planning, with consistent demand at the project engineer, senior engineer, and lead design levels. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as ADOT, Jacobs Engineering, and WSP. The most in-demand specialties across the state are traffic engineering, roadway design, and transit planning, reflecting Arizona's ongoing freeway expansion and rapid urbanization. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Introduction
Provides high-level professional and technical project engineering and management services leading a multi-disciplinary project management team in the planning and implementation of the city's capital improvement program from project inception through completion of construction.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $64.52/hour or $134,201.60/annually.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Seven years professional level public or private infrastructure project management experience and/or building projects.
- Five years of experience as responsible project manager.
- Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Arizona, or by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
- 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.
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
- Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
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.
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).
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related transportation field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable design software
- Experience with ADOT standards, traffic modeling, or roadway design in arid climates
- Familiarity with AASHTO guidelines and federal transportation project requirements
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, plans, and agency permit submissions
Transportation Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation engineer in Arizona?
Becoming a transportation engineer in Arizona requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering followed by licensure through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The PE license is required for independent design work and is the standard credential Arizona employers expect for mid-level and senior roles.
How much do transportation engineers make in Arizona?
Transportation engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $89,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,740 for the lowest 10% to over $138,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation engineers in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring transportation engineers in Arizona include Sundt, Olsson, and Olsson, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's large-scale freeway expansion programs and growth in the Phoenix metro continue to drive steady demand from both public agencies and private engineering consultancies operating statewide.
Which Arizona cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?
Phoenix, Arizona, and Tucson account for the largest share of transportation engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to ADOT headquarters, major freeway corridor projects, and the concentration of engineering consultancies in the metro, while Tucson and Tempe generate demand through university-adjacent infrastructure programs, regional transit initiatives, and municipal public works departments.
Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of transportation engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves field reviews, agency coordination, and hands-on plan production. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are traffic modeling, report writing, and preliminary design work that does not require site presence.
How can I get hired as a transportation engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior or project engineer roles at large Arizona engineering consultancies or at ADOT, which regularly brings on recent graduates through structured onboarding programs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals readiness and gives candidates a concrete credential edge. Adjacent roles in survey, construction inspection, or traffic data collection at Arizona firms or Maricopa County departments are common lateral moves that build qualifying experience toward a full PE.
Where can I find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit.
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