Transportation Engineer - Arizona State Government : Job Details

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIONDriving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative teamTo learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERETransportation EngineerJob Location:Address: 4677-VISION CONSTRUCTION1221 N. 21st AvePhoenix, AZ 85009Posting Details:Salary: $88.500.00 - $98,500.00Anticipated Salary:$93,500.00Grade: 26Closing Date: July 31, 2025Job Summary:

Manages highway ITS construction projects and local ITS. Administers highway construction contracts, Including determining acceptability of materials furnished and work performed.Documents contract supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000. Represents ADOT to employees, consultants, contractors, other agencies, and the public. Ensuresthat ADOT, consultant and contractor employees comply with al! applicable safety and environmental standards. Supervises a field office's staff, consisting of project supervisors, teamleaders, field inspectors, office technicians and consultants, including hiring, scheduling and assigning training and work, performance appraisals and promotions and other personnelactions, and disciplinary actions. Manages a field office's budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and expendables. This meets the requirements of ARS41-771.8.2.Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, andcommunicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Job Duties:

Evaluate progress of highway construction projects. Review material sampling and testing project inspection and contract payments. Confer with internal andexternal agencies to resolve conflicts at lowest level possible, escalating as needed. Write, track and implement contract supplemental agreements asneeded. Ensure that contractor complies with all applicable safety and environmental standards.Research, analyze, interpret, recommend changes to, and implement highway construction standards and procedures, including standard specifications anddrawings, project plans and special provisions relevant safety, environmental, and local-government standards, and highway construction materials,equipment and standard practices.Participate in and represent the field office, district, division and ADOT in meetings,conferences, seminars and other information-presentation,problem-solving and/or decision-making sessions.Supervise a field office's staff including hiring, scheduling and assigning training and work, safety, performance appraisals and counselling, promotions andother personnel actions, and disciplinary actions. Manage a field office's budget, vehicle fleet. information technology equipment, other fixed assets andexpendables.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of civil engineering applied toconstruction of the state highway system.
• Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standardspertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation and fixed-asset management.
• Relevant computer applications, including but notlimited to: Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment, and Microsoft Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Google Platform Knowledge

SKILLS

• Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range ofhighly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
• Development and implementation of appropriate fieldoffice priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Work management and leadership.

ABILITY

• Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
• * Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold,dust and noise.
• Resolve conflicts in project time, quality and expense.
• Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relationswith all highway construction partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, includingcontinuous improvement practices and principles
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuousimprovement practices and principles

Selective Preference(s):

Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration or other field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Social Science degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License for the state of Arizona or proof of eligibility for reciprocity at time of appointment. Two years of experience equivalent to a TransportationEngineer I.

Valid Arizona Driver's License -This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:• Sick leave• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).• Health and dental insurance• Retirement plan• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone call at (602) ###-#### option 2.The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) ###-#### option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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