Transportation Engineer ($4000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation, based in Phoenix, seeks a Transportation Engineer to manage field office construction administration, ensure compliance with state and federal standards, and oversee highway projects and contracts.

The role requires civil engineering credentials, PE licensure within six months, and experience with highway construction and ITS networks. Salary and benefits reflect state employment in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; PE licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Arizona PE licensure within 6 months (or eligibility) required.
• Ability to read and apply federal, state, and ADOT standards.
• Experience with highway construction contracts and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Administers highway construction contracts and ITS/contract requirements up to $200,000 in value.
• Evaluate progress, materials sampling, testing, and contract payments.
• Resolve conflicts with internal and external agencies; coordinate meetings and seminars.
• Prepare and track contract addenda; ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Supervise field office staff, including hiring, performance reviews and coaching.
• Manage field office budget, fleet, IT equipment, and fixed assets.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Contract administration

Project management

Work management

Coaching & development

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Transportation Engineer($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

4676 - DEER VALLEY FIELD OFFICE
24251 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85085

Salary: $88,500.00 - $98,500.00

Anticipated salary:$93,500.00

Grade: 26

Closing Date: September 7, 2026

This position is responsible for efficient construction administration to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements. Administers ITS and highway construction contracts, including determining acceptability of materials furnished and work performed; and documents contract supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000.00. Authority to suspend contract work. Participate and represent ADOT in various meetings, conferences and/or seminars. Ensures ADOT, consultants and contract employees comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards. Manages field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and expendables.

Evaluate progress of highway construction projects. Review material sampling and testing project inspection and contract payments. Confer with Internal and external agencies to resolve conflicts at lowest level possible, elevate as needed. Write, track and implement contract supplemental agreements as needed. Ensure that contractor complies with all applicable safety and environmental standards. Research, analyze, interpret, recommend changes and implement highway construction standards and procedures, including standard specifications and drawings, project plans and special provisions, relevant safety, environmental, and local-government standards, and highway construction materials, equipment and standard practices. Participate and represent the field office, district, division at ADOT meetings, conferences, seminars and other Information presentation, problem-solving and/or decision-making sessions. 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

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state highway system.
• Fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and/or Traffic Management Systems.
• Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personal supervision, procurement, vehicle operation, and fixed assets.

SKILLS IN:

• Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
• Fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and Traffic Management Systems.

ABILITY TO:

• Develop and implement field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling end testing, project Inspection, and contract administration.
• Verbal and written communications in fluent English.
• Work management and leadership
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

B. S Degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.

Candidates 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.

Valid Arizona Driver's License -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 checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

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

Retirement:

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 [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] 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 [phone] 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.