Transportation Engineering Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. This position is under the general direction of the design team manager, drafts and designs engineering documents including plans for pavement marking, signing, work zone traffic control, traffic signal, and roadway lighting. Attends project-related meetings and mandatory training. Supports the Department's transition to digital delivery of projects. Also helps generate project estimates and related specifications. Performs review of in-house and consultant plans. Prepares and reviews technical documents and reports. Assists in project level coordination. Occasionally required to travel in order to attend project meetings, obtain required field measurements, and collect necessary data. 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

• Drafting standards.
• Data collection techniques.
• Agency policies, procedures, and standards.
• Computer applications, including Microstation and SignCAD.
• Oral and written communications.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Google Workspace.
• Listening and problem solving.
• Reading and interpreting engineering documents.
• Time management.
• Complete and deliver projects on schedule and budget.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with ADOT Groups and Departments and project stakeholders.
• A valid state driver's license with an acceptable 39-month driving history.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Drafts and designs traffic engineering documents using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software, including Microstation and SignCAD.
• Helps create and update project estimates and specifications.
• Reviews in-house and consultant design documentation.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports including signal warrants studies, traffic impact analyses, design concept reports, et.al.
• Coordinates with project team members in other technical disciplines, including construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Travels as required to attend project meetings and site field reviews.

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: No Education Listed