Transportation Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$88,500 - $98,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Engineer manages highway intelligent transportation systems (ITS) construction projects and local ITS, administers highway construction contracts, and determines the acceptability of materials and work performed. The role documents contract supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000, and represents ADOT to employees, consultants, contractors, other agencies, and the public. It ensures that 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 handles hiring, scheduling, training and work assignments, performance appraisals, promotions, other personnel actions, and discipline. It also manages the field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, fixed assets, and expendables. The role is responsible for modeling ADOT values by leading, coaching, and developing problem solvers and fostering a continuous-improvement culture within an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment. The position is based at the Vision Field Office in Phoenix, Arizona. The salary range is $88,500–$98,500, with an anticipated salary of $93,500. The position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive, subject to criteria. The posting closes November 16, 2026.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or another field closely related to highway construction.
Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or proof of eligibility for reciprocity at the time of appointment.
Two years of experience equivalent to an OT Transportation Engineer I.
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 relevant computer applications, including Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment, Microsoft Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and the Google Platform.
Skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical highway construction standards and procedures.
Skill in developing and implementing field office priorities and procedures for construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Work management and leadership skills.
Ability to safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods while exposed to heat, cold, dust, and noise.
Ability to resolve conflicts involving project time, quality, and expense.
Ability to maintain professional, productive relationships with highway construction partners and stakeholders.
Ability to coach and develop employees, including in continuous-improvement practices and principles.
Must maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required driver training, and meet applicable driving-record requirements when operating a vehicle on state business.
Must 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 highway construction project progress and 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 issues 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, and practices related to highway construction materials and equipment.
Represent the field office, district, division, and ADOT in meetings, conferences, seminars, and other information-presentation, problem-solving, and decision-making sessions.
Manage highway ITS construction projects and local ITS and administer highway construction contracts.
Determine the acceptability of materials furnished and work performed.
Represent ADOT to employees, consultants, contractors, other agencies, and the public.
Supervise field office staff, including hiring, scheduling, assigning training and work, conducting performance appraisals, handling promotions and other personnel actions, and administering discipline.
Manage the field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, fixed assets, and expendables.
Lead, coach, and develop employees and foster continuous improvement.

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
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
Employee referral incentive, if eligibility criteria are met
$4,000 hiring incentive, subject to criteria