Transportation engineering specialist

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Job Location:

114 E. Western Ave

Avondale, AZ 85323

Posting Details

Salary: $64,802.30 - $74,802.30

Anticipated Salary: $69,802.03

Grade: 22

Closing Date: November 2, 2025

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this technical specialist performs a variety of journey level engineering duties in highway construction. Reviews accuracy and completeness of project work and information. Recommends approval or disapproval of project work. Directs activities of ADOT and consultant highway construction technicians. Approves and disapproves inspector work and diaries. Writes cost estimates and supplemental agreements.

Job Duties

Inspects and examines highway construction projects, diaries, computations, materials test results and other documentation. Ensures that project measurements and payments are In accordance with project plans, special provisions and supplemental agreements. Calculates land area, materials quantities and other quantitative measurements.

Confers with agency officials, staff members and representatives of other agencies to acquire information needed for immediate determinations and decisions. Reviews project for design clarify, accuracy, and constructability; reviews specifications and special provisions; prepares detailed cost estimates, reviews construction schedule, and determines whether all supporting information has been obtained.

Complies Information for work unit and writes periodic reports on assigned activities. Writes detailed reports (Change Orders) based on research, investigation, or inquiry using prescribed format or established forms. Attends work unit staff meeting; gives and receive information; participates in problems solving and decision making

Knowledge In

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, as applied to highway construction Inspection.
• Computational and adjustment factors to be applied In the review and analysis of engineering data and land description data related to highway construction inspection.
• Federal and State statutes Agency standards, policies and procedures applicable lo highway construction inspection.
• Computer program applicable to highway construction inspection.
• Principles of supervision and project management, an related rules, policies and procedures.
  
  

Skills In

• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
• Researching, reading, and interpreting a variety of technical engineering document such as survey data, highway plans, blueprints, specifications, materials testing data and computer generated data.
• Oral and written communications. Change order and technical writing.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
  
  

Ability To

• Use computational and adjustment factors. Use mathematical computations.
• Communicate written and orally. Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on and off-road.
• Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise.
• Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

5 to 10 years minimal level of work experience is required.

GED or high school diploma.

4 Year College Degree-Bachelor of Science is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid Arizona Driver's License - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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
  
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.