Regional Materials Engineer – Transportation Engineer Senior

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

4325 – FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL LAB
1959 S Woodlands Village Blvd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Salary: $94,000 to $104,000
Anticipated salary:$99,000

* This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Grade: 27
Closing Date: October 25, 2026

Manages the construction acceptance and correlation testing and Independent Assurance sampling and testing program for the Northcentral and Northeast Districts. Manages and supports the supervisors in the Flagstaff Regional Lab, Flagstaff Area Lab, Holbrook Lab, and may also support the Payson Lab. Ensures the highest quality materials are used in the construction of Arizona's Highways. Acts as a technical staff expert on materials related issues within the region.

Is a consultative resource to various ADOT laboratory, construction, design, and engineering personnel, as well as materials suppliers and contractors. Has an active role in establishing and implementing new processes and specifications, and revising existing processes and specifications. Adjusts lab employee schedules to facilitate assistance to district maintenance for purposes of winter operations including emergency road blocks and snow plowing.

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 Flagstaff Regional Lab, the Flagstaff Area Lab, and the Holbrook Lab. Provides leadership training and coaching to the lab and field personnel to ensure the goals of the group are met. Manages the Acceptance and Correlation testing, and Independent Assurance sampling and testing programs within the region.

Reviews and approves concrete and asphalt mix designs. Advises project personnel in constructability issues related to the mix design. Acts as technical expert in providing materials related expertise to support the region in areas of materials engineering, testing and specifications. Reviews and analyzes submittals from contractors to leave substandard materials in place and provides recommendations on the final disposition of such materials.

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. Initiate, write, and review procedure directives, test methods, and specifications of materials and materials testing. 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.
Highway construction materials and associated mix designs methodologies.
Advanced materials engineering principles.

SKILL IN:
Written and oral communication of technical information to both technical audiences…