Transportation Engineer
Flagstaff, AZ - USA
Job Summary
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIONBe a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. |
RESIDENT ENGINEER
($4000 Hiring Incentive)
| Job Location: |
FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION
1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd Suite B
Flagstaff AZ 86001
| Posting Details: |
Salary: $88500.00 - $98500.00
Anticipated Salary: $93500.00
*This position is eligible for a $4000 hiring incentive
Grade: 26
Closing Date: April 30th 2026
| Job Summary: |
Position is responsible for efficient management & administration of highway construction contracts including determining acceptability of materials furnished & workperformed. Construction administration to ensure compliance with State & Federal requirements & documents contract supplemental agreements with approval authority up to $200000. Authority to suspend contract work.
Participate & represent ADOT in various meetings conferences &/or seminars. Ensures ADOT consultants & contract employees comply with all applicable safety & environmental standards.
Supervises field office staff consisting of project supervisors team leaders field Inspectors office technicians & consultants including hiring scheduling training & work assignments; performance appraisals counseling promotions & other personnel actions including disciplinary actions. Manages field office budget vehicle fleet IT equipment other fixed assets and expendables.
*This position is eligible for a $4000 hiring incentive
| Job Duties: |
Provide engineering and technical direction for the administration of multiple construction contracts to assure work is performed in a manner that provides a functional durable project that meets design intent. Evaluate progress of highway construction projects. Monitor and enforce safety processes. Supervise field office staff including hiring performance appraisals counseling promotions and other personnel actions including disciplinary actions. Schedules training work assignments promoting and enforcing safety Manage field office budget vehicle fleet information technology equipment other fixed assets and expendables.
Responsible for setting all work standards within the unit assuring that maximum organizational efficiency is achieved and accomplishing district and division objectives related to construction processes on ADOT projects. The RE will also assist in coordination of roadblock and other supplemental duties during winter storm events and and/or emergencies. Provide oversight and supervision of engineering services provided by consultant inspectors and engineers to administer construction contracts.
Initiate & monitor training of subordinate personnel to assure competent effective motivated & fully knowledgeable workforce to provide a quality product in conformance with all prevailing laws rules regulations & in compliance with quality standards. Task is accomplished through needs
assessments & scheduling so as not to interfere with construction project progress. Provide leadership coaching & supervision of subordinate personnel to enhance the quality of the product service to the customer & assure compliance with all plans specifications rules & requirements. Provide input on project scope design and development and represent the best interests of the State in project and other meetings related to the ADOT state highway system as requested. Initiate correspondence memos reports and construction documents to facilitate contract compliance conflict resolution contract clarification and response to public inquires.
Coordinate construction activities with Federal State local and private entities to assure conflicts are minimized and the public is well served.
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
*Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state highway system.
*Federal State ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction environmental protection public relations safety personnel supervision procurement vehicle operation and fixed asset management. Fiber optic and communication networks installation inspection and/or testing and/or TrafficManagement Systems.
*Federal State ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction environmental protection public relations safety personal supervision procurement vehicle operation and fixed asset.
*Google Platform.
Skill in:
*Research analysis and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures including but not limited to fiber optic and communication networks installationinspection and/or testing and Traffic Management Systems.
*Development and Implementation or appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling end testing project Inspection and contract administration.
*Verbal and written communications in fluent English.
*Work management and leadership.
Ability to:
*Research analysis and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
*Development and Implementation or appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling end testing project Inspection and contract administration.
*Verbal and written communications in fluent English.
*Work management and leadership.
*Ability to coach and develop employees including continuous improvement practices and principles.
| Selective Preference(s): |
Masters Degree in Civil Engineering Public or Business Administration or other field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration.
| 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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).
B.S Degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.
Arizona PE Licensure is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meetregistration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6months of employment start date.
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 programhere. 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 or phone call at 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.