State of Arizona · 6 hours ago
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $112K/yrThe State of Arizona is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative team focused on enhancing the transportation system in Arizona. This role involves managing highway construction projects, administering contracts, ensuring compliance with standards, and supervising field office staff. The position also requires participation in meetings and representation of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) in various forums.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
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, escalate 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 and represent the field office, district, division at ADOT meetings, conferences, seminars and other Information presentation, problem-solving and/or decision-making sessions
Supervise field office staff including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, promotions and other personnel actions, including disciplinary actions
Schedules training, work assignments, promoting and enforcing safety
Manage field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and expendables
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Qualification
Required
B.S Degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction
Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date
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
Fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and/or Traffic Management Systems
Google Platform
Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures including, but not limited to, fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and Traffic Management Systems
Development and Implementation or appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling end testing, project inspection, and contract administration
Verbal and written communications in fluent English
Work management and leadership
Preferred
Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration or other field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration
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
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Company
State of Arizona
As public servants, we deeply care about Arizona and are committed to facing the issues of our state head-on.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aletha Della Rocco
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
George McNeely MBA
Chief Human Resources Officer - Arizona Department of Administration - Shared Services
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