Planning and Engineering Assistant II - Transportation at Pima County in Tucson, AZ

Job description

• Department - Transportation
• Job Description
• Pima County Department of Transportation is in search of a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Transportation Planning and Engineering Assistant II. This role involves collaborating with senior site managers, planners, and engineers to support the department's mission.
• Responsibilities include: Developing plans and studies for roadway intersections and segments, assisting in providing solutions to safety and transportation mobility challenges, reviewing plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Projects and private development transportation projects, reviewing and evaluating various professional engineering reports and documents for compliance with local and national requirements and to evaluate traffic impacts to the County's transportation network, and providing assistance and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding local requirements which may include on-site field work.
• The successful candidate will work on a wide range of technical, non-technical, and policy issues to advance Pima County's transportation's priorities. This position will operate under the guidance of a Senior Traffic Engineer while reviewing capital improvement plans, developing studies such as signal and traffic control reviews, evaluating transportation impact studies, assisting the County's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, and developing plans for minor roadway modifications, such as striping and signing. If you are passionate about transportation safety and possess excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
• Works as leadership role for other engineering assistants or technicians;
• Reviews and resolves engineering problems in connection with standards and designs involved in maintaining and constructing public works and sanitary sewer facilities;
• Leads the work of engineering assistants and technicians engaged in the preparation and review of reports and designs;
• Completes or reviews drawings, plans including profile, estimates and preliminary reports for construction and improvement projects;
• Participates in the preparation and review of specifications and cost estimates;
• Prepares technical reports in connection with engineering projects;
• Analyzes alternatives to determine the most desirable routes, locations and various design features for projects;
• Performs specific assigned tasks in connection with engineering analysis of sanitary sewer design and quantities estimating;
• Assists in the preparation of contracts which includes special and supplemental specifications;
• Conducts or reviews testing results and performs analysis to determine appropriate testing procedures for sanitary sewer improvements and excavation in rights-of-way;
• Performs research on construction materials testing procedures and analysis of specialty materials and products;
• Develops or revises standard details for sanitary sewer construction;
• Performs Utility Coordination tasks as assigned;
• Conducts intake and issuance of RWRD Construction Permits;
• Application of engineering principles to public works projects and systems;
• Computer aided design and geographical information systems;
• Interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps, specifications and preparing reports;
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff, determine work assignments and priorities, and participate in personnel selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of pre­registration engineering experience.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
• Experience with/knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices, including traffic analysis, geometric design, and transportation planning.
• Experience with analytical and problem-solving methods for evaluating transportation plans, identifying traffic impacts, and proposing effective solutions.
• Experience with/knowledge of engineering standards such as AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA documents, and/or NACTO.
• Experience with communication both written and verbal form, to convey technical information to clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Experience with relevant engineering applications such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or traffic simulation/analysis software.

Skills

Required

• Engineering principles application
• Preparing technical reports
• Utility Coordination tasks

Preferred

• Traffic analysis
• Geometric design
• Transportation planning
• Analytical and problem-solving methods

Benefits

• Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually
• Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually
• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
• The first review of applications will be on 10/09/2026.