TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER IN TRAINING (EIT)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position applies engineering technology to the planning, functional design, operation, and management of transportation facilities to ensure the safe, efficient, and economical movement of people and goods. Assignments involve working in the field in various weather conditions and require in-state overnight travel. As part of the EIT program, the incumbent will rotate through different areas of assignment, including construction, project management, and design. The role may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, contingent on department business needs and consistent meeting of performance measures. The State of Arizona promotes a work culture that provides employees with flexibility, autonomy, and trust, allowing many State employees to participate in the Remote Work Program and work from home, offices, or hoteling spaces, provided all work is performed within Arizona unless otherwise authorized.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project design process, plan preparation and fundamental design concepts for roadways, bridges and associated traffic.
• Knowledge of project development process including funding scope and scheduling.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods as well as construction standards and specification.
• Knowledge of design and construction contract and the administration associated with these contracts.
• Knowledge of Engineering related to transportation systems and maintenance operation.
• Skills in the use of engineering and design software.
• Skills associated with the development and construction of transportation projects.
• Ability to prepare both design and construction cost estimates for project.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Complete all required training for operating a motor vehicle on State business.
• Successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records.
• Maintain statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Certification has to be completed by 2 years from their state hire date.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering or equivalent, or four years' experience in transportation engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering duties and task related to project development, construction, and operations with oversight from supervisors.
• Design plans.
• Analyze data related to materials, safety, construction parameters and specifications.
• Research & Review information & plans, performs calculations and write reports related to assigned project (s).
• Inspect contractor work to ensure adherence to design & approved plan specification.
• Document preparation and processing for reimbursement and compliance.
• Utilizes computer software and modeling package to perform the assigned task(s)/project (s).

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees