Transportation Engineer Senior ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
About The Position
The Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) supervises two units within the District, providing direct oversight of unit staff and engineering direction for administering and inspecting multiple complex construction contracts and projects. The SRE ensures work conforms to construction plans and specifications, complies with local, state, and federal requirements, and follows sound engineering practices. The role includes personnel and resource management, establishing unit work standards, initiating and monitoring safe work processes, and ensuring training requirements are met for the SRE and staff. The SRE also oversees consultant engineering services and helps coordinate roadblocks and other supplemental duties during winter storms or emergencies. This position is based at the Flagstaff B Construction location and is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.
Requirements
- A valid Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Candidates with an active PE in another state must meet Arizona registration requirements and obtain an Arizona PE within six months of employment start date.
- A valid, current, class-appropriate driver’s license is required for operating a motor vehicle on State business; required training and driver-record checks must be completed, and an acceptable driving record must be maintained.
- Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain legally required liability insurance.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Knowledge of civil engineering theory and practices; applicable federal and state statutes, standards, regulations, policies, and procedures; resource-management methods; relevant computer applications; and safety practices.
- Skill in interpreting and analyzing complex engineering data; developing standards, procedures, and priorities; supervision and leadership; interpersonal relations; oral and written communication; and staff scheduling.
- Ability to review and analyze engineering materials, reports, documents, plans, and specifications; provide engineering resolutions; interact with federal, state, and local entities; communicate professionally; lead multiple full-time employees and consultant technicians; and coach and develop employees.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- Three to five years of related experience in a technical-level staff position involving engineering analysis and highway construction.
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and technical direction for administering multiple complex construction contracts, ensuring projects are functional, durable, and consistent with design intent.
- Monitor and enforce safety processes.
- Manage personnel, including evaluation, discipline, hiring, termination, and guidance in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Set unit work standards to achieve organizational efficiency and district and division construction objectives.
- Supervise two District units and their staff.
- Oversee and supervise consultant engineering services.
- Ensure engineering work complies with applicable practices, plans, specifications, and requirements.
- Ensure training requirements are fulfilled for self and staff.
- Coordinate roadblocks and other supplemental duties during winter storm events or emergencies.
- Schedule available staff to cover needs and minimize overtime.
- Coach and develop employees, including through continuous improvement practices and principles.
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan through mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Optional short-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation plans
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- $4,000 hiring incentive, subject to applicable criteria
- Employee referral incentive, subject to applicable criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
