Transportation Engineering Specialist

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Department: Department of Transportation.
Location: 4353-FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION, 1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd. Suite B, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.

Salary: $62,674.88 – $72,674.88 (anticipated $67,674.88).
Grade: 22.
Hiring Incentive: $4,000.

Under the supervision of the Resident Engineer (RE), this position performs a variety of engineering‑related duties, including monitoring and evaluating contract compliance with ADOT standards, federal and state regulations, scheduling and reviewing work of inspection personnel, and serving as primary contact for contractors, consultants, and ADOT employees.

• Direct, coordinate, and monitor work activities as assigned, directing work of other team members.
• Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
• Review plans, standards, policies, and ensure compliance with ADOT specifications and other applicable laws.
• Confirm and verify all quantities and measurements for assigned work.
• Prepare and approve documentation related to work activities for monthly estimates.
• Consult with contractors and other agency personnel to resolve construction‑related issues and, as needed, assist with winter weather emergencies or other emergencies.

• Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspections, surveys, materials testing, and documentation.
• Work management: analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data, statutes, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced mathematics and familiarity with civil engineering principles applied to highway maintenance and construction.
• Decision making, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and interpersonal relations with contractors, representatives of other agencies, and other agency employees.
• Computer proficiency and software utilization in all aspects related to construction plans and specifications.
• Analysis and evaluation of roadway and supporting features as they relate to highway construction.

Experience in inspecting highway construction projects, hot mix and concrete plants, performing administrative or advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a closely related profession may be substituted for the required experience.

• ACI – American Concrete Institute Certification.
• ATTI – Arizona Technical Testing Institute Certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License with required training and record checks.
• Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Sick leave.
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks 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 benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met. Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay‑out.

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

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment or phone call at (602) 712‑8188 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) 712‑8188 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.

Entry level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology.

Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting.