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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION
1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd Suite B
Flagstaff AZ 86001

Posting Details:

Salary: $101,700.00 - $111,700.00 
Anticipated Salary: $106,700.00

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 27

Closing Date: March 12th, 2026

Job Summary:

The Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) is the unit supervisor of two units within the District. The SRE will provide direct oversight and supervision of the unit(s) and all unit staff; provides engineering direction for the administration and inspection of multiple, complex construction contracts/projects, assuring the work performed conforms with construction plans and specifications, and complies with local, state and federal requirements.

The SRE is responsible for ensuring that all work performed complies with engineering practices; performs administrative duties to include personnel and resource management; initiates and monitors safe work processes, ensuring training requirements are fulfilled for self and staff.

The SRE is responsible for the oversight and supervision of consultant engineering services.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

Provide engineering and technical direction for the administration of multiple, complex construction contracts to assure work is performed in a manner that provides a functional, durable project that meets design intent. Monitor and enforce safety processes. Administrative duties including personnel management, evaluation, discipline, hiring, termination and guidance of subordinate personnel relating to the departments prevailing policies and procedures.

Responsible for setting all work standards within the unit assuring that maximum organizational efficiency is achieved, and accomplishing district and division objectives related to construction processes on ADOT projects. The SRE will also assist in coordination of roadblock and other
supplemental duties during winter storm events and and/or emergencies. Provide oversight and supervision of engineering services provided by consultant inspectors and engineers to administer construction contracts.

Initiate & monitor training of subordinate personnel to assure competent, effective, motivated & fully knowledgeable workforce to provide a quality product in conformance with all prevailing laws, rules, regulations & in compliance with quality standards. Task is accomplished through needs
assessments & scheduling so as not to interfere with construction project progress. Provide leadership, coaching & supervision of subordinate personnel to enhance the quality of the product, service to the customer & assure compliance with all plans, specifications, rules & requirements.

Provide input on project scope, design and development, and represent the best interests of the State in project and other meetings related to the ADOT state highway system, as requested. Initiate correspondence, memos, reports and construction documents to facilitate contract compliance, conflict resolution, contract clarification and response to public inquires. Coordinate construction activities with Federal, State, local and private entities to assure conflicts are minimized and the public is well served.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
*Civil Engineering theory and practices.
*All applicable Federal and State statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.
* Methods, procedures and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources.
*Computer applications as they pertain to area of assignment.
*Safety practices.
*Applications of departmental policies and procedures

Skill in:
*Interpret and analyze a wide range of technical, complex engineering data.
*Develop and implement appropriate standards, procedures and priorities related to area of assignment.
*Supervision and leadership.
*Interpersonal relations as applied to contact with subordinate personnel, other governmental agencies, contractors, consultants and the public.
*Oral and written communication.
*Scheduling available staff to cover needs and minimize overtime.

Ability to:
*Review/analyze engineering related materials, reports, documents, plans and specifications.
*Provide engineering related resolutions.
*Interact with multiple federal, state and local entities.
*Communication both oral and written in a positive and professional manner.
*Provide leadership and set direction for a staff of multiple full time employees and consultant technicians.
* Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Three to five years of work related experience in a technical-level staff position involving engineering analysis and highway construction.

Leadership and supervisory experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).

A valid Arizona PE is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state 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.

Valid driver's license.

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 srecruitment@azdot.gov 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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.