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Transportation Engineer
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- PHOENIX
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIONBe a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. |
Transportation Engineer
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
| Job Location: |
VISION FIELD OFFICE
1221 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
| Posting Details: |
Salary: $88,500.00 - $98,500.00
Anticipated Salary: $93,500.00
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Grade: 26
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
| Job Summary: |
Manages highway ITS construction projects and local ITS. Administers highway construction contracts, Including determining acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. Documents contract supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000. Represents ADOT to employees, consultants, contractors, other agencies, and the public. Ensures that ADOT, consultant and contractor employees comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards. Supervises a field office's staff, consisting of project supervisors, team leaders, field inspectors, office technicians and consultants, including hiring, scheduling and assigning training and work, performance appraisals and promotions and other personnel actions, and disciplinary actions. Manages a field office's budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and expendables. This meets the requirements of ARS 41-771.8.2.
Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
| Job Duties: |
Evaluate progress of highway construction projects. Review material sampling and testing project inspection and contract payments. Confer with internal and external agencies to resolve conflicts at lowest level possible, escalating as needed. Write, track and implement contract supplemental agreements as needed. Ensure that contractor complies with all applicable safety and environmental standards.
Research, analyze, interpret, recommend changes to, and implement highway construction standards and procedures, including standard specifications and drawings, project plans and special provisions relevant safety, environmental, and local-government standards, and highway construction materials, equipment and standard practices.
Participate in and represent the field office, district, division and ADOT in meetings,conferences, seminars and other information-presentation, problem-solving and/or decision-making sessions.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
- Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state highway system.
- Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation and fixed asset management.
- Relevant computer applications, including but not limited to: Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment, and Microsoft Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Google Platform
Skills in:
- Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
- Development and implementation of appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Work management and leadership.
Ability to:
- Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
- Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise.
- Resolve conflicts in project time, quality and expense.
- Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.
- Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.
| Selective Preference(s): |
Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration or other field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Social Science degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License for the state of Arizona or proof of eligibility for reciprocity at time of appointment.
Two years of experience equivalent to a OT Transportation Engineer I.
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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
| 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) 712-8186 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) 712-8186 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.
*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.
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Transportation Engineer Jobs in the United States
Browse transportation engineer jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Maine, State of Arizona, Official Website of the State of Ohio and others. Listings that show pay range from $68,000 to $155,000 a year. Transportation engineers play a crucial role in designing and improving transportation systems to ensure efficient and safe traffic flow. They work on projects related to roads, bridges, public transportation, and urban planning. The job market for transportation engineers is strong due to the continuous need for infrastructure development. With an average yearly salary range of $60,000 to $100,000, transportation engineers have promising career prospects. To excel in this role, one should have strong skills in civil engineering, transportation planning, traffic engineering, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and MicroStation. Work-life balance in this field varies depending on project deadlines and client demands, but overall, it offers rewarding challenges and opportunities.
Hiring snapshot
Based on the 26 most recent transportation engineer listings
- 26
- listings analysed
- $94,000
- median listed pay
- 0%
- remote
- 14
- posted in the last week
Employers hiring now
Where the openings are
- Augusta, ME3
- Prairie View, TX2
- Phoenix, AZ1
- Delaware, OH1
- Akron, OH1
- Pensacola, FL1
Listed pay
12 listings show a salary
- $68,000–$155,000
- range
- $94,000
- median
- ~$45/hr
- hourly
Work arrangement
100% on-site
88% full-time · 4% part-time · 4% intern
Experience level
60% senior level20% executive20% entry level
Common job titles
- Assistant Transportation Engineer · 4
- Transportation Engineer · 2
- Transportation Engineer 4 · 2
- Transportation Engineering Co-op · 2
- Transportation Engineer Senior · 2
Transportation Engineer Jobs in the United States FAQ
Common questions about transportation engineer jobs in the united states.
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