Transportation Engineering Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yr

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist to contribute to roadway design and project planning within the Roadway Design Team. You will prepare and review studies, plans, and estimates for highway projects under the ADOT Five-Year Construction Program.

The role supports remote work within Arizona and requires strong knowledge of civil engineering, roadway design, and ADOT design guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in roadway design and project development processes.
• Knowledge of ADOT guidelines and federal/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway designs, plans, and estimates per guidelines.
• Coordinate with project teams, utilities, ROW, and environmental planning.
• Prepare earthwork calculations, cross sections, and cost estimates.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Roadway Design

Project Coordination

Communication

Open Road Designer

Microstation

Google Workspace

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

ORD/OpenRoad Designer

MicroStation

Google Workspace

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

205 S. 17th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Anticipated Salary: $66,478.46

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

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Under the general direction of the Roadway Design Team Leader, and with guidance from the Design Engineers, performs roadway design activities within the team including preparing and reviewing studies, reports, plans and estimates. Reviews and evaluates engineering reports, studies and plans prepared by the project team, consulting design firms, and others. Additionally, this position may be responsible for assisting in the development of project scoping and planning documentation, including ADA compliance documentation. Assists in preparing and monitoring project schedules and coordinates with other project team members regarding project development and reviewing and approving contractor-initiated documents. This position is accountable for the development of complex and high-quality engineering plans and documents for use in the construction of roadway projects in accordance with the ADOT Five-Year Highway Construction Program.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

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

Job Duties:

Develops or assists in the development of roadway designs, construction plans, and details: including roadway geometrics, typical sections, pavement sections, superelevations, earthwork calculations, grading construction phasing, intersections, interchanges, turnouts, culverts, channels, safety barrier, curb, gutter, sidewalk, fencing, & walls complying with current design guidelines and policies.

Represents Roadway Design at project team meetings & assists in conducting meetings, facilitating issue resolutions, coordinating with outside entities, develop & monitor a project's scope, schedule & budget. Facilitate scope changes & accompanying revisions to design, funding & schedule. Coordinates with Utilities, ROW, Environmental Planning, and facilitates plan revisions to accommodate clearances.

Develops project earthwork calculations and reports, roadway cross sections, design calculations and reports, construction cost estimates, and special provisions for roadway design items.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to the development, design construction, and maintenance of the State Highway System.
• Knowledge of: Federal and State regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines as applicable to the Project Development Process.
• Knowledge of: Techniques used in data collecting and computer applications, ADOT Roadway Design and Group procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of: State statutes, safety practices, methods procedures, and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources consistent with ADOT Project Delivery and Operations Division.
• Knowledge of: Project budget development and administration.

• Skill in/with: Oral and written communication; project design and team management.
• Skill in/with: The use of Microstation applications, including but not limited to Open Road Designer (ORD) and Connect.
• Skill in/with: Researching and interpreting a wide variety of highly technical data, analyzing and designing major highway related projects, listening and problem solving, personnel management, leadership and employee relationships, supporting and promoting the Arizona Management System initiative.
• Skill in/with: Computer application and computer aided analysis and design package utilization.
• Skill in/with: Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides).

• Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional and governmental representatives and the public and the ability to respond to verbal and written questions from the public or governmental representatives.
• Ability to: Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data and the ability to develop and implement appropriate standards, procedures and priorities for assigned work.
• Ability to: Think independently and to apply judgment in abstract situations.

Selective Preference(s):

Education includes a BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field and various employer training courses and seminars relevant to position. Minimum 1-2 years of demonstrated highway and roadway design experience.

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:

• 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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 US Mountain Standard Time