Transportation Engineer-Resident Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration • Avondale, AZ

3d • $88,500 - $98,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engineer is responsible for efficient construction administration to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements. The role administers intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and highway construction contracts, determines the acceptability of materials and work performed, documents contract supplemental agreements with approval authority up to $200,000, and has authority to suspend contract work. The position represents ADOT at meetings, conferences, and seminars and ensures ADOT, consultants, and contract employees comply with applicable safety and environmental standards.

The position supervises field office staff, including project supervisors, team leaders, field inspectors, office technicians, and consultants. Supervisory duties include hiring, scheduling training and work assignments, performance appraisals, counseling, promotions, and other personnel actions, including disciplinary actions. The role also manages the field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets, and expendables.

The Resident Engineer is expected to model ADOT values by leading, coaching, and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture, while fostering an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment. The position is based at the Agua Fria Field Office in Avondale, Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or another field closely related to highway construction.
• Meet Arizona Technical Board of Registration requirements and attain an Arizona Professional Engineer license from the Board within six months of the employment start date.
• Valid Arizona driver's license; employees driving on State business must maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate license, meet driver training and record-check requirements, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to construction of the State highway system.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of fiber optic and communication networks, including installation, inspection, and/or testing, and Traffic Management Systems.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical highway construction standards and procedures, including fiber optic and communication networks and Traffic Management Systems.
• Skill in developing and implementing field office priorities and procedures for highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
• Ability in work management and leadership.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or another field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the progress of highway construction projects.
• Review material sampling and testing, project inspections, and contract payments.
• Confer with internal and external agencies to resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level and escalate as needed.
• Write, track, and implement contract supplemental agreements as needed.
• Ensure contractors comply with applicable safety and environmental standards.
• Research, analyze, interpret, recommend changes to, and implement highway construction standards and procedures, including specifications, drawings, project plans, special provisions, relevant safety and environmental standards, local-government standards, materials, equipment, and standard practices.
• Represent the field office, district, and division at ADOT meetings, conferences, seminars, and other information-presentation, problem-solving, or decision-making sessions.
• Supervise field office staff, including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, promotions, and other personnel actions, including disciplinary actions.
• Schedule training and work assignments and promote and enforce safety.
• Manage the field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets, and expendables.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child, through a pilot program.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan, with mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• $4,000 hiring incentive, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Employee referral incentive, subject to eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager