https://careers.wqa.org Latest Water Quality Association Career Center Jobs Wed, 20 May 2026 06:12:38 Z https://careers.wqa.org/jobs/rss/22256848/traffic-engineer-principal https://careers.wqa.org/jobs/rss/22256848/traffic-engineer-principal Queen Creek, Arizona, IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION: The advertised salary range provided covers the entire compensation spectrum for the position classification. The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $111,282.77 to $136,321.39 annually. It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity considerations.   IMPORTANT DATES: First Application Review (Midpoint): Thursday, May 21, 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM First Round Interviews: Week of June 15, 2026 Second Round Interviews: Week of June 22, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing, leading and supervising professional, paraprofessional and technical staff engaged in providing development engineering support to Town staff, developers, engineers, architects and contractors.  The position oversees traffic engineering activities by analyzing, interpreting and performing engineering plan design, review, and field inspections, and by designing and coordinating construction projects and contracts.  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a senior level professional classification in the engineering job family.  Incumbent(s) perform the full range of advanced engineering duties that demonstrates broad practical knowledge in a variety of processes, methods, techniques and best practices. Work involves planning, directing and coordinating complex assignments, modifying established guidelines, and initiating new approaches.  As a first-level supervisor, this position may assign and review work, train staff in work procedures,  provide technical guidance, evaluate performance, address employee concerns, and make recommendations related to hiring, discipline, and other personnel actions.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs. Supervises staff; directs and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs daily work; counsels, coaches, and disciplines assigned employees; completes employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and make hiring recommendations. Coordinates and oversees traffic engineering work activities; assigns projects; monitors work progress; reviews completed work for accuracy and compliance; and resolves complex or sensitive technical or operational issues. Reviews, evaluates, and comments on traffic engineering plans and traffic studies for development projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and specifications. Responds to traffic related requests and inquiries from a variety of stakeholders; receives, reviews, and/or investigates requests from citizens for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, or other traffic safety devices.   Coordinates traffic studies, analyze findings, prepare reports and provides professional recommendations based on findings. Manages the design and construction of traffic signal capital improvement projects; develops scopes of work and project schedules, and budgets; assists in preparing contracts with design consultants and contractors and manages project budgets. Participates in regional transportation planning, committees, and partnering activities with applicable governmental agencies; may serve as a lead on advisory committees. Develops traffic engineering standards, specifications, details, and procedures; develops associated policies or modifies existing policies related to Town’s Transportation Plan. Develops and assists with the preparation and management of the traffic engineering capital improvement budget; participates in the development and management of the division operating budget; develops funding requests and grant applications; develops intergovernmental agreements for multi-jurisdictional transportation projects. Conducts field reviews and inspections of traffic signal systems and equipment; monitors, analyzes, and recommends solutions to resolve existing traffic issues or conditions; adjusts signal timing to ensure traffic is moving efficiently and safely. Oversees and manages the review and approval of traffic-related plans.   Performs field reviews to ensure the contractors are adhering to approved plans. Participates in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Makes presentations to Town Council and other public and private groups. Applies engineering principles to roadway design and traffic control matters; prepares administrative, technical, and statistical reports on traffic operational matters such as crashes, pedestrian activities, safety measures, and related traffic and transportation issues or concerns. Performs related work as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  (at job entry) Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field and 8 years of professional experience in the planning, design and/or construction of transportation projects, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.  Municipal experience highly desirable. LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Professional Engineer (PE) registration.  Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certificate (PTOE) preferred. KNOWLEDGE Traffic engineering methods, practices and procedures for municipal operations and functions; Supervisory and managerial principles and practices; Project management principles and practices; Traffic control regulations, practices, and safety requirements; Federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules and regulations; Capital improvement processes related to transportation projects; Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities. SKILLS Supervising, leading, training, and evaluating assigned staff; Organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing work; Developing, managing and administering budgets from multiple funding sources;   Conducting research; Writing grants; Developing proposals; Preparing technical reports; Interpreting and applying Federal, state and local statutes, codes, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations; Reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications; Preparing and reviewing engineering computations and estimates; Conducting field inspections;  Evaluating change orders; Managing large-scale and complex projects; Using standard engineering design tools; Using computers and related software applications; Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, elected officials, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:07:37 -0400 https://careers.wqa.org/jobs/rss/22243877/instrumentation-controls-engineer-manager-chandler https://careers.wqa.org/jobs/rss/22243877/instrumentation-controls-engineer-manager-chandler Chandler , Arizona, Position Summary:   Will manage the Instrumentation & Controls department, work under the direction of the office manager. Supports daily project management, client interface, and provides direction to engineers and designers on the on-time and quality-controlled project specifics.   Position Responsibilities:  • Prepare, and review technical drawings, calculations, conceptual and detailed designs, methods and materials specifications, electrical and instrumentation equipment application.  • Responsible for complete designs of Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. • Identify proper selection and specification of equipment and instruments associated with the process and control system. • Lead and manage all aspects of project scope, objectives, schedule, productivity, and budget. • Provide leadership and mentor less experienced engineers. Will resolve day to day questions. • Support of procurement and construction activities.    Required Qualifications:  • A minimum of 7 years progressive experience is required. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field, with a PE. • Familiarity with Modicon, Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers, Schneider’s Unity Pro, Wonderware, Citect and other platforms will be a plus. DCS experience preferred. • Extensive knowledge of ISA (International Society of Automation) standards. • Understanding Industrial Network Architecture for Distributed Control Systems. • Experience with electrical conceptual designs, methods and materials specifications. • Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software such as Revit, and MS office. • Previous experience with network and heavy industrial process communication systems is preferred. • Preference that candidate is be able to travel, domestically & internationally, to other M3 offices and project sites to provide field support for new and ongoing projects. • Must be able to work in a project team and maintain a project schedule, be a self-starter, detail-oriented and have exceptional organizational skills. • Must be able to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional and respectful manner and work in a team environment sharing roles and responsibilities, with limited supervision. • A valid passport or the ability to obtain one is required.   Desired Qualifications: • Previous mining experience, EP, EPCM • Previous supervisory experience • Bilingual English / Spanish abilities • Experience working on multidisciplinary design and construction projects   Fri, 01 May 2026 13:07:24 -0400 https://careers.wqa.org/jobs/rss/22243896/principal-traffic-engineer https://careers.wqa.org/jobs/rss/22243896/principal-traffic-engineer Scottsdale, Arizona, Performs highly advanced technical professional engineering work in the Transportation & Infrastructure Department. Leads complex traffic engineering projects. Develops and updates design standards and policies. Interacts with ADOT, MCDOT, MAG, surrounding agencies and committees. Ensure federal guidelines and requirements are followed. Serve as a technical expert, focus on safe, efficient and city transportation action plan through advanced engineering and project delivery. Manage budget, design, and public presentation. Conduct studies, data analyses, reports, and private development review. This position is responsible supervise, train, and elevate professional or para-professional traffic engineering staff. 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 to the side and mid-point for this position is $63.88/hour or $132,870.40/annually. Education and Experience A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Eight years' professional level experience in traffic engineering. Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.  The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. 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. Street Operations Department Assignment: Preferred: Certification as Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment Fri, 01 May 2026 13:32:12 -0400