Senior Resident Engineer

Position: Senior Resident Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Senior Resident Engineer

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

4679 - AGUA FRIA FIELD OFFICE

114

E. Western Ave.

Avondale, AZ 85323

Posting Details:

Salary: $ - $

Anticipated Salary: $

* This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 27

Closing Date:
June 15, 2026

Job Summary:

The Senior Resident Engineer manages construction projects and administers or suspends highway construction contracts, including determining acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. The position documents contract supplemental agreements with approval authority of up to $200,000 and ensures ADOT consultants, contracts, and employees comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.

* This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

Provides leadership, coaching & technical support to subordinate staff; ensures compliance with the Department's Quality Initiative. Represents the District and ADOT at operations and permits meetings when subject is sufficiently complex. Represents the District and ADOT at meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees.

Interacts with public and private stakeholders to address variety of operations and permit issues while maintaining ADOT's interests and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Act as first line of escalation for technical staff. Oversees development of 5-year plan, pavement preservation plan and other related programs. Prepare annual recommendation for the District's highway operations program. Directs the operations process including attending field reviews.

Coordinate with the Development Group, Regional Traffic Engineering, Federal Agencies & other government entities. Operation of a state vehicle will be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state highway system.

* Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation and fixed asset management.

* Relevant computer applications, including but not limited to:
Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment, and Microsoft Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Google Platform.

SKILL IN:

* Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.

* Development and implementation of appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.

* Verbal and written communication.

* Work management and leadership.

* Computer Skills - Must be able to navigate the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).

ABILITY TO:

* 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 relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.

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:

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction. Arizona PE Licensure is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.

Two years of experience equivalent to a OT Transportation.

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.) R).

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…