Senior Resident Engineer

Senior Resident Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

4679 - AGUA FRIA FIELD OFFICE, 114

E. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323

Salary: $ - $ (Anticipated Salary: $). This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive. Grade: 27. Closing Date:
June 15, 2026.

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.

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, as well as at meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.).

• 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.

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

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 is required. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business must possess a valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete required training, and pass necessary license record checks. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

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

• 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 program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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