Transportation Engineering Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration•Flagstaff, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Engineering Specialist works under the supervision of the Resident Engineer (RE) and performs engineering-related duties on highway construction projects. The role monitors and evaluates contract compliance with ADOT specifications, drawings, project plans and special provisions, as well as applicable federal requirements and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements. The specialist schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of lower-level inspection personnel and helps the RE review construction submittals and documentation, schedule and mentor inspection staff, and serve as a primary contact for contractors, consultants, and ADOT employees. The role also ensures inspectors accurately document work performed under project plans and specifications. The specialist directs, coordinates, and monitors assigned work activities; reviews plans and standards; verifies quantities and measurements; and prepares or approves documentation for monthly estimates. The position consults with contractors and agency personnel to resolve construction issues and escalates issues as needed. It may include assisting with winter-weather or other emergencies, including dispatch communications about roadway conditions and incidents or roadblock and traffic-control assistance. When assigned or in the absence of a higher authority, the specialist represents the Department on matters related to assigned work. A state vehicle is used in the course of duties.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction inspections, surveys, materials testing, and documentation.
Knowledge of work management and of analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data, applicable federal and state statutes, agency standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of advanced mathematics and civil engineering principles and practices as applied to highway maintenance and construction.
Skills in analyzing and evaluating engineering data; decision-making; organizing and prioritizing assignments; oral and written communication; time management; and interpersonal relations.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate a broad range of work activities and maintain effective communication with a wide variety of people and situations.
Ability to use computers and software in work related to construction plans and specifications.
Ability to analyze roadway and supporting features as they relate to highway construction and evaluate program goals, cost and budget data, material performance, work methods, as-built plans, construction standards, and specifications.
Ability to interpret technical engineering and construction documents and maintain good interpersonal relations with team members and ADOT staff.
Google programs and products proficiency.
Valid, current, class-appropriate driver's license; employees driving on state business must complete required training, pass required driving-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Personally owned vehicles used on state business must have required liability insurance.
ACI and ATTI certifications.
Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting highway construction projects, hot-mix and concrete plants.
Experience performing administrative or advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a closely related profession may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering and construction work activities.
Plan and direct the work activities of other team members; schedule, assign, and review lower-level inspection personnel work.
Monitor and evaluate construction contract compliance with ADOT specifications, drawings, plans, special provisions, and applicable federal and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements.
Assist the Resident Engineer with construction submittals and documentation, inspection staff scheduling and mentoring, and project coordination.
Ensure inspectors accurately document work detailed in plans and specifications.
Review plans, standards, and policies.
Confirm and verify quantities and measurements related to assigned work activities.
Prepare and approve documentation related to work activities for monthly estimates.
Consult with contractors and other agency personnel to resolve construction-related issues and escalate issues as necessary.
Assist with winter-weather or other emergencies, including communicating roadway conditions and incidents through dispatch or assisting with roadblocks and traffic control.
Represent the Department on matters related to assigned work when assigned or in the absence of a higher authority.
Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation and 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