Transportation Engineering Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and disability

Optional benefits

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ, to oversee the review, development, and delivery of the construction program. Responsibilities include field reviews, data gathering, plans review, specifications and cost estimates, and coordinating stakeholder meetings.

The role tracks full life-cycle progress and serves as a district contact in the absence of senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Civil Engineering applied to state highway development and maintenance.
• Familiarity with ADOT design, construction standards and related guidelines.
• Understanding of highway construction methods, drainage, traffic engineering and related practices.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and specifications for compliance and quality.
• Coordinate field reviews and attend project meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare written reports, estimates, and project documentation across life-cycle stages.
• Represent the district at public and stakeholder meetings and coordinate project needs.
• Support weather emergencies and incident response as part of the team.

Skills

Engineering data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

ADOT EIT Program

Tools

Google programs

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Transportation Engineering Specialist

( $4,000 Hiring Incentive )

Job Location

4351 - FLAGSTAFF CONSTRUCTION

1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd-Suite B

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Posting Details

• Salary: $61,550.00 - $71,550.00
• Anticipated Salary: $66,550.00
• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
• Grade: 22
• Closing Date: September 20, 2026

Job Summary

This position performs tasks related to the review, development, & delivery of the Department's construction program. These tasks include, but are not limited to field reviews, data gathering, plans review, specifications & cost estimates, coordinating & attending stakeholder and other project meetings and the preparation of written documents and analysis. This position is also responsible for tracking the progress of the full life-cycle of district construction projects. This position is the primary district point of contact for all construction projects in the development process and coordinates staff as well as project needs. This position serves as a direct representative of the District Administrator in the absence of the Assistant District Engineer.

• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties

• Reviews construction plans and specifications.
• Reviews encroachment permit project plans, specifications, and field issues as directed.
• Coordinates and attends project field reviews.
• Prepares documents and written reports related to construction projects, minor project subprogram, HSIP, or other programs.
• Represents the District at public / stakeholder meetings.
• Use of a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
• Proactively communicates with other project team members and attends progress and comment resolution meetings. This includes the project coordination.
• 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.
• Gathers field and plans data as requested and implements decisions and policies as directed by upper management.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering, as applied to the development, construction and maintenance of State Highway systems.
• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of ADOT requirements for design, construction and traffic control planning for all roadway features as outlined in the ADOT Standard Specifications, the ADOT Standard Drawings for Construction as well as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ADOT Roadway Design Guidelines.
• Knowledge of highway construction methods and practices including roadway drainage, traffic engineering and structures.-Google programs and products.

Skills In

• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
• In researching, reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans and specifications.
• Skill in oral and written communications, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Researching, reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans, quality control documentation and instruments relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property (this will include deeds, easements, condemnations, rights-of-entry and order of immediate possession).
• Interpersonal relationships as applied to contacts with agency staff, employees of other agencies, local governments, developers, consultants and the public

Ability To

• Ability with written and oral communications and technical writing.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Obtain and research, analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Participate in a team environment and interact with other employees and customers.
• Exercises independent judgment within agency standards/guidelines

Selective Preference(s)

Experience as a Transportation Engineering Technician.

Completion of ADOT EIT Program and/or education or other qualifications related to the job duties.

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).

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

Benefits

• 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

Employee Referral Program

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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.

• Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.