Transportation Engineer-Resident Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration•Avondale, AZ

2d•$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 position administers ITS and highway construction contracts, determines whether materials and work are acceptable, documents contract supplemental agreements, and has approval authority for agreements up to $200,000. The role also has authority to suspend contract work and represents ADOT at meetings, conferences, seminars, and other presentation, problem-solving, or decision-making sessions. The Resident Engineer ensures ADOT, consultant, and contractor 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—and oversees hiring, training schedules, work assignments, performance appraisals, counseling, promotions, and other personnel actions. It also manages the field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, fixed assets, and expendables. Leaders are expected to model ADOT values, develop problem solvers, support continuous improvement, and foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment. The position is based at the Agua Fria Field Office in Avondale, Arizona. Salary is $88,500–$98,500, with an anticipated salary of $93,500. The position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive, subject to eligibility criteria.

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 (PE) license from the Board within six months of the employment start date.
Possess and maintain a current, valid Arizona driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle operated; meet required training and driver-record-check requirements and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to construction of the state highway system.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, ADOT, and local standards related to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation, and fixed-asset management.
Knowledge of fiber-optic and communication networks, 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 construction-material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
Ability to research, analyze, and interpret technical highway construction standards and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement field office priorities and procedures for construction-material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.
Work-management and leadership ability.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Employees operating a personally owned vehicle on State business must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

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 progress of highway construction projects.
Review material sampling and testing, project inspection, 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, safety and environmental standards, local-government standards, materials, equipment, and standard practices.
Represent the field office, district, or 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 disciplinary and other personnel actions.
Schedule training and work assignments, and promote and enforce safety.
Manage the field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, fixed assets, and expendables.
Administer ITS and highway construction contracts, determine acceptability of materials and work, document supplemental agreements, and exercise approval authority up to $200,000.
Suspend contract work when necessary.
Model ADOT values by leading, coaching, and developing problem solvers and supporting a continuous improvement culture and inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

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 (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
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
$4,000 hiring incentive, subject to eligibility criteria
Employee referral incentive, subject to eligibility criteria