Transportation Engineer

Overview

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Resident Engineer (Hiring Incentive: $4,000)

Job Location:

FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION

1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd Suite B
Flagstaff AZ 86001

Salary: $88,500.00 - $98,500.00

Anticipated Salary: $93,500.00

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

Grade: 26

Closing Date:
June 8, 2026

Position is responsible for efficient management & administration of highway construction contracts, including determining acceptability of materials furnished & work performed. Construction administration to ensure compliance with State & Federal requirements & documents contract supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000. Authority to suspend contract work.

• Participate & represent ADOT in various meetings, conferences &/or seminars.
• Ensure ADOT, consultants & contract employees comply with all applicable safety & environmental standards.
• Supervise field office staff, consisting of project supervisors, team leaders, field inspectors, office technicians & consultants, including hiring, scheduling training & work assignments; performance appraisals, counseling, promotions & other personnel actions including disciplinary actions.
• Manage field office budget, vehicle fleet, IT equipment, other fixed assets and expendables.

Provide engineering and technical direction for the administration of multiple construction contracts to assure work is performed in a manner that provides a functional, durable project that meets design intent. Evaluate progress of highway construction projects. Monitor and enforce safety processes. Supervise field office staff including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, promotions and other personnel actions, including disciplinary actions. Schedules training, work assignments, promoting and enforcing safety, Manage field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and expendables.

Responsible for setting all work standards within the unit assuring that maximum organizational efficiency is achieved, and accomplishing district and division objectives related to construction processes on ADOT projects. The RE will also assist in coordination of roadblock and other supplemental duties during winter storm events and and/or emergencies. Provide oversight and supervision of engineering services provided by consultant inspectors and engineers to administer construction contracts.

Initiate & monitor training of subordinate personnel to assure competent, effective, motivated & fully knowledgeable workforce to provide a quality product in conformance with all prevailing laws, rules, regulations & in compliance with quality standards. Task is accomplished through needs assessments & scheduling so as not to interfere with construction project progress. Provide leadership, coaching & supervision of subordinate personnel to enhance the quality of the product, service to the customer & assure compliance with all plans, specifications, rules & requirements.

Provide input on project scope, design and development, and represent the best interests of the State in project and other meetings related to the ADOT state highway system, as requested. Initiate correspondence, memos, reports and construction documents to facilitate contract compliance, conflict resolution, contract clarification and response to public inquiries.

Coordinate construction activities with Federal, State, local and private entities to assure conflicts are minimized and the public is well served.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 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. Fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and/or Traffic Management Systems.
• Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local…