Transportation Engineering Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
About The Position
This position performs tasks related to the review, development, & delivery of the Department's construction program. These tasks include, but are not limited to field reviews, data gathering, plans review, specifications & cost estimates, coordinating & attending stakeholder and other project meetings and the preparation of written documents and analysis. This position is also responsible for tracking the progress of the full life-cycle of district construction projects. This position is the primary district point of contact for all construction projects in the development process and coordinates staff as well as project needs. This position serves as a direct representative of the District Administrator in the absence of the Assistant District Engineer. This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering, as applied to the development, construction and maintenance of State Highway systems.
- Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of ADOT requirements for design, construction and traffic control planning for all roadway features as outlined in the ADOT Standard Specifications, the ADOT Standard Drawings for Construction as well as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ADOT Roadway Design Guidelines.
- Knowledge of highway construction methods and practices including roadway drainage, traffic engineering and structures.
- Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
- In researching, reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans and specifications.
- Skill in oral and written communications, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
- Researching, reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans, quality control documentation and instruments relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property (this will include deeds, easements, condemnations, rights-of-entry and order of immediate possession).
- Interpersonal relationships as applied to contacts with agency staff, employees of other agencies, local governments, developers, consultants and the public.
- Ability with written and oral communications and technical writing.
- Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Obtain and research, analyze and interpret engineering data.
- Participate in a team environment and interact with other employees and customers.
- Exercises independent judgment within agency standards/guidelines
- Valid Driver's License - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Transportation Engineering Technician.
- Completion of ADOT EIT Program and/or education or other qualifications related to the job duties.
Responsibilities
- Reviews construction plans and specifications.
- Reviews encroachment permit project plans, specifications, and field issues as directed.
- Coordinates and attends project field reviews.
- Prepares documents and written reports related to construction projects, minor project subprogram, HSIP, or other programs.
- Represents the District at public / stakeholder meetings.
- Use of a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
- Proactively communicates with other project team members and attends progress and comment resolution meetings.
- Assists with winter weather emergencies or other emergencies as assigned, including working dispatch to communicate roadway conditions and incidents to appropriate departments; or assisting in road block/traffic control during inclement weather or emergency conditions.
- Gathers field and plans data as requested and Implements decisions and policies as directed by upper management.
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
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
