Engineer III
Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineer III. The ideal candidate will have management and technical experience in the maintenance, modernization, compliance, and inventory program development and implementation related to traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing, and pavement markings. This position will be responsible for the implementation of traffic signal technologies, including the review and implementation of traffic simulations and signal timing, and the review of traffic signal and lighting design plans.
This position will work four, ten-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Pima County offers alternative work schedules (AWS) which can be considered for authorization at the request of the successful candidate.
The first review of applications will be on 10/11/2024.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Manages and directs staff in the planning, implementation and operation of public works projects;
Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of engineering groups and/or consultants in the design, construction and analysis of all types of public works projects and systems;
Coordinates planning and design with other County departments and governmental agencies;
Prepares and reviews invitations to bid and analyzes bid submittals;
Participates in the administration of contract solicitation and selection;
Prepares and reviews comprehensive technical reports and studies;
Coordinates with construction forces and contractors to ensure project delivery;
Establishes design criteria and makes decisions on design features;
Confers with unit supervisors, consultants and/or contractors on progress of work and finished projects and analyses;
Reviews plans and specifications prepared under contract and administers construction contracts;
Coordinates construction and analysis work with other departments, jurisdictions, and the general public;
Responsible for maintenance and archiving of project records;
Oversees design review functions to ensure private development meets County standards;
Manages construction either directly or through Construction Management services consultant;
Initiates and oversees preliminary designs, studies, analyses, cost estimates and prepares reports of future and proposed projects;
Maintains work schedules for assigned personnel;
Determines need for basic data, such as systems analytics, field surveys, location of utilities, tests and requests information through appropriate channels;
Coordinates design and other features of work with other public agencies and departments;
Manages the construction and maintenance of public works projects;
Oversees engineering optimization of public works operations;
Resolves complex engineering problems;
Directs the activities of engineers on assigned projects;
Determines methods of resolving unusual and complex problems and improving systems, materials and practices;
Directs engineering planning studies;
Interprets engineering and administrative directives, policies and standards.
Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards
Salary: $88,881 – $133,321 Annually
Location: Tucson, AZ
Department: Transportation
Job Number: 2024-01605
Closing: Continuous
For a full job description and more information, visit the Pima County Job Opportunities Website.
