TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical engineering duties in highway construction, ensuring project accuracy, and directing technician activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering principles and project management, with a focus on delivering quality results. Enjoy a flexible work culture that allows for remote work options while contributing to the future of transportation in Arizona. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Sick Leave

Vacation with Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in highway construction inspection and project management.
• Ability to analyze engineering data and prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway construction projects and ensure compliance with plans.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and review construction schedules.
• Write periodic reports and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering Principles

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

Google Platform

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Address:PHOENIX LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
2505 W. Georgia Ave
Phoenix AZ 85017

Posting Details:

Salary: $64,804.59 - $74,804.59
Anticipated Salary:$69,804.59

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 05/08/2025

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this technical specialist performs a variety of journey level engineering duties in highway construction. Reviews accuracy and completeness of project work and information. Recommends approval or disapproval of project work. Directs activities of ADOT and consultant highway construction technicians. Approves and disapproves inspector work and diaries. Writes cost estimates and supplemental agreements.

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.

Job Duties:

Inspects and examines highway construction projects, diaries, computations, materials test results and other documentation. Ensures that project measurements and payments are In accordance with project plans, special provisions and supplemental agreements. Calculates land area, materials quantities and other quantitative measurements.

Confers with agency officials, staff members and representatives of other agencies to acquire information needed for immediate determinations and
decisions.

Reviews project for design clarify, accuracy, and constructability; reviews specifications and special provisions; prepares detailed cost estimates, reviews construction schedule, and determines whether all supporting information has been obtained.

Complies Information for work unit and writes periodic reports on assigned activities.

Writes detailed reports (Change Orders) based on research, investigation, or inquiry using prescribed format or established forms.

Attends work unit staff meeting; gives and receive information; participates in problems solving and decision making.

Calculates land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- Principles and practices of civil engineering, as applied to highway construction Inspection.
- Computational and adjustment factors to be applied In the review and analysis of engineering data and land description data related to highway construction inspection.
- Federal and State statues.
- Agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to highway construction inspection.
- Computer program applicable to highway construction inspection.
- Principles of supervision and project management, an related rules, policies and procedures.
- Google Platform

Skills:
- Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
- Researching, reading, and interpreting a variety of technical engineering document such as survey data,highway plans, blueprints, specifications, materials testing data and computer generated data.
- Oral and written communications.
- Change order and technical writing.
- Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.

Ability:
- Use computational and adjustment factors.
- Use mathematical computations.
- Communicate written and orally.
- Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on and off-road.
- Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise.
- Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.

Selective Preference(s):

Three years experience equivalent to a Senior Transportation Engineering Technician level (grade 20 or above); or Three years experience equivalent to a Highway Maintenance Supervisor (PG 19); or Completion of the Arizona Department of Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program; or Registration as a professional Civil Engineer In the State ofArizona.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).

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 pilot programhere. 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:

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]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.