Transportation Engineer
Job Description
Job Detail
- 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
- Relevant computer applications, including but not limited to: Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment, and Microsoft Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Google Platform Knowledge
Skills
Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures - Development and implementation of appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Work management and leadership
ABILITY
Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road- * Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise
- Resolve conflicts in project time, quality and expense
- Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders
- Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles
- 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
Social Science degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction
Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date
Valid Arizona 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
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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
