Bridge Design Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $93,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Bridge Design Leader, the Project Engineer will lead a technical team in designing and evaluating complex bridge plans, reports, and estimates. This role serves as Project Design Manager, overseeing schedules and inter-departmental coordination to ensure projects remain on scope and budget. Additionally, they provide mentorship to staff and offer technical expertise to field personnel to resolve construction issues. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of the State Highway System.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines as applicable to the Highway Development process.
• Knowledge of bridge standards, policies and procedures, state statutes, safety practices, methods and procedures, and techniques utilized in leading and directing assigned resources.
• Familiarity with the principles of consultant agreements, relationships, and the role of Project Managers.
• Google Workspace.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal relationships as applied to contacts with other staff within the agency, consultants, and other agency staff and representatives of governmental jurisdictions.
• Skill in promoting and participating in the ADOT partnering initiative.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in applying sound judgment on bridge engineering practices.
• Ability to understand problem-solving procedures for application in engineering problems.
• Ability to understand relationships and the role of Project Managers.
• Ability to understand how the various computer programs apply the engineering principles.
• A valid state Driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.
• A valid Arizona PE is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Four-year College Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Progressive experience through active project participation.
• On-the-job training through numerous workshops and seminars.

Responsibilities

• Performs Project Engineer responsibilities for a team of bridge engineering professionals and oversees project activities to ensure their completion within scope, budget, and quality objectives.
• Directs the team's use of design software and computer programs, such as CADD, in the development of transportation structures.
• Provides valuable input on project scopes, designs, and development, representing the State's interests in project development meetings and other meetings related to the ADOT state highway system.
• Works closely and coordinates activities with federal, state, local, and private entities to minimize conflicts and ensure the public is well served.
• Provides leadership including coaching and guiding Group personnel in their area of technical expertise to enhance the quality of the product and service to the customer.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable plans, specifications, rules, and requirements, and will coach and guide Group personnel on the Department's quantity initiative.
• Assists field personnel with construction issues, ensuring that project plans are properly executed in the field.
• Attends training sessions to maintain a competent, effective, motivated, and fully knowledgeable workforce, while ensuring that all products are delivered in conformance with laws, policies, regulations, and quality standards.
• May drive a State vehicle within the course of State business.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree