TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative government agency is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll perform vital engineering duties in highway construction, ensuring project accuracy and compliance. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, conduct inspections, and prepare detailed reports, all while contributing to the future of transportation in Arizona. This position offers a flexible work culture, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation with paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years experience equivalent to Senior Transportation Engineering Technician level.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles applied to highway construction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine highway construction projects for compliance.
• Calculate land areas and material quantities using geometric computations.

Skills

Analyzing engineering data

Technical writing

Oral and written communication

Organizing work assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

Google Platform

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DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team

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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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 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 of Arizona.

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 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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting

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