Transportation Engineering Specialist

State of Arizona; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yea

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Optional employee benefits including S

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation in Flagstaff seeks a Transportation Engineering Specialist to monitor contract compliance, supervise inspection staff, and assist in plan reviews on statewide highway projects. You will coordinate with contractors, consultants and ADOT staff to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and federal/state regulations.

The role involves directing inspection teams, reviewing submittals, and supporting emergency operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of highway construction inspections, surveys, materials testing and documentation.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate a wide variety of technical engineering data and regulations.
• Proficiency in advanced mathematics and civil engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and monitor work activities on construction projects.
• Review plans, standards and specifications to ensure compliance with ADOT requirements.
• Assist in submittal reviews, documentation and coordination with contractors and agencies.

Skills

Highway inspections

Materials testing

Documentation

Project scheduling

Oral and written communications

Time management

Analytical skills

Google programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related

Tools

None

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Transportation Engineering Specialist

Job Location

4353 - FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION
1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd Suite B
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Posting Details

Salary: $62,674.88 - $72,674.88

Anticipated salary: $67,674.88

Grade: 22

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Resident Engineer (RE), performs a variety of engineering related duties such as: monitors and evaluates contract compliance in regard to ADOT Standard specifications, standard drawings, project specific special provisions and plans, as well as Federal Highway Administration's, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and US Department of Labor regulations and laws. Schedules, assigns, and reviews work of lower level inspection personnel. Assists the RE in the review of construction submittals and documentation; scheduling, monitoring and mentoring inspection staff, and serves as the primary contact for contractors, consultants and ADOT employees on construction projects. Ensuring inspectors accurately document work detailed in the plans and specifications.

Job Duties

Performs a variety of engineering related duties including directing, coordinating and monitoring work activities as assigned, Plans and directs work activities of other team members. Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties. Review plans,& standards, policies. Ensure compliance with ADOT standard specifications, standard drawings and project specific special provision and plans, as well as applicable Federal laws, rules. And policies and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements

Confirms and verifies all quantities and measurements related to work activities assigned. Prepares and approves documentation related to work activities for monthly estimates. Consults with contractors and other agency personnel to resolve construction related issues. Escalates issues as necessary.

Assists with winter weather emergencies or other emergencies as assigned, including working dispatch to communicate roadway conditions and incidents to appropriate departments; or assisting in road block/traffic control during inclement weather or emergency conditions. In absence of a higher authority or as assigned, represents the Department on matters relative to work assignments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Extensive knowledge in methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspections,surveys, materials testing and documentation.


• Work management. Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical engineering data, Federal and State statutes,agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.


• Advance mathematics.


• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as they apply to highway maintenance and construction

SKILLS IN

• Skills in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.


• Skills in decision making, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.


• Skills in oral and written communications.


• Skills in time management and interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies and other agency employees.


• Google programs and products.

ABILITY TO

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the full spectrum of work activities.


• Ability to establish an maintain positive and effective oral and written communications with a wide varletry of individuals & situations.


• Ability to operate computer and software utilization in all aspects related to construction plans & specifications.


• Ability to analyze and evaluate roadway & supporting features as they relate to highway construction; organize & prioritize work assignments, analysis & evaluation of program goals, cost and budget data, material performance, work methods, as-built plans, construction standards and specifications.


• Ability to interpret a variety of technical engineering and technical documents relating to highway constructions; maintain good interpersonal relations with team members & other ADOT staff.

Selective Preference(s)

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

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid 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).

ACI & ATTI certifications

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

Benefits

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.

Contact Us

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.