Engineer, Quality Engineering

TUCSON REGIONAL MATERIALS ENGINEER ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

TUCSON REGIONAL LAB
1221 S 2nd Ave
Tucson AZ 85713

Posting Details:
Salary: $99,000.00

* This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Grade: 27
Closing Date:
December 13, 2025

Manages the construction acceptance testing as well as the Independent Assurance Sampling and Testing program for the Southcentral and Southeast districts as mandated by the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) and title 23 - part 367 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Manages and supports the supervisors of the Tucson Regional Lab, the Tucson Area Lab, and the Globe Lab. Ensures that the highest quality materials are used in the construction of Arizona's highways. Acts as technical staff expert on materials related issues within the Region.

Consultative resource to various ADOT laboratory, construction, design, and engineering personnel, along with materials suppliers and contractors.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

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

Manages all operations performed by the Tucson Regional Lab, the Tucson Area Lab, and the Globe Lab. Manages the Acceptance, Independent Assurance and Correlation sampling and testing programs within the Region. Provides leadership training and coaching lab and field personnel to ensure the goals of the group are met. Reviews and approves concrete and asphalt mix designs. Advises project personnel in any constructability issues related with the mix design.

Acts as technical staff expert in providing materials related expertise to support the region in areas of materials engineering, testing and specifications. Reviews and analyzes submittals from the contractors to leave substandard materials in place and provides recommendations on the final disposition of materials.

Initiate, write, and review procedure directives, test methods, and specifications of materials and materials testing. Review Material Closeout documentation submitted by the Resident Engineers for each project constructed in the region and prepare Final Materials Certification jointly with the District Engineer in accordance with the Materials Quality Assurance Program. Attend professional seminars, meetings, and conferences as a participant and representative of the State.

May include overnight and out of state travel.

• Knowledge of:
  • ADOT Standard Specifications, ADOT Materials Testing Manual, ADOT Policies and Procedures Directives.
  • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Arizona test methods.
  • Advanced materials engineering principles.
• Skill in:
  • Written and oral communication of technical information to both technical audiences and lay audiences.
  • Evaluating and analyzing a wide variety of complex materials engineering data and reports.
• Ability to:
  • Interpret materials test results and make recommendations.
  • Plan and prioritize work assignments in order to accomplish goals and objectives of the Department and the materials laboratories.

Five to eight years of experience in civil engineering and supervisory experience.

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…