Transportation Engineering Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Transportation Engineering Specialist to develop bridge construction plans using CADD and verify structural details under guidance.

The role involves reviewing designs, aiding field crews with construction issues, and analyzing structures with advanced software. A valid AZ driver’s license is required; some remote work within Arizona may be available.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Arizona driver's license with 39 month driving record and driving as an essential function.
• Proficiency with CADD and bridge design.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties using CADD to develop bridge construction plans.
• Analyze structural designs for bridges and related structures.
• Review shop drawings and attend field meetings to resolve issues.
• Utilize state software to determine load ratings and costs.

Skills

Bridge engineering design

CADD software

Interpersonal relations

Written communications

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Engineering Specialist

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

4975 - BRIDGE OPERATIONS

205 S. 17th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $66,550.00

Grade: 22

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Design Section Leader. This position performs a variety of engineering duties using computer-aided design and detailing systems (CADD). Develops and prepares bridge construction plans, reviews and verifies structural design details, and accepts construction documents with guidance from a registered professional engineer. Assists field personnel with construction issues related to bridges and structures.

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.

Job Duties

Utilize computer-aided design and detailing systems (CADD) to perform a diverse range of engineering duties. Analyzes structural designs for bridges, earth retaining structures, hydraulic structures and highway signing and lighting support structures. Computes quantities of materials or services needed for construction projects. Calculates and compiles unit cost data and other information on bridges.

Reviews construction shop drawings and false work drawings. Attends field meetings to resolve bridge construction issues. May drive a State vehicle in the course of State business. Attends project team meetings and design field reviews and participates in problem solving and decision making. Attends professional seminars and conferences and compiles and disseminates highly technical information. Analyzes structures using state of the art computer software to determine load ratings.

Reviews and recommends approval of structural plans and supporting documents prepared by consulting engineers. Writes detailed bridge reports based on research, analysis and evaluation of complex engineering data.

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the location,design, construction and maintenance of a state highway system.
• Agency organization and functions of the work units.
• Federal and State statutes and agency standards, rules and regulations applicable to bridge design.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Structural detailing practices of CADD.

Skill In

• Evaluation and interpretation of technical engineering records and reports. Skill in utilizing bridge engineering design and CADD software.
• Interpersonal relations and in oral and written communications.

Ability To

• Check or verify calculations on quantity summaries for highway construction bid items.
• To inspect construction in progress to assure conformance with specifications.
• Effectively utilize PC applications software.
• Examine and verify numeric data and specifications on source documents by recalculating computations using geometry or trigonometry.

Selective Preference(s)

A minimum of a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must possess a Arizona Driver's license with a 39 month acceptable driving record - 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

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.