Job No: 540520
Work Type: Full-time
Location: FLAGSTAFF
Categories: Engineering/Architecture/Surveying/Planning
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
Resident Engineer
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION
1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd Suite B
Flagstaff AZ 86001
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: June 8th, 2026
Job Summary:
Position is responsible for efficient management & administration of highway construction contracts, including determining acceptability of materials furnished & work performed. Construction administration to ensure compliance with State & Federal requirements & documents contract supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000. Authority to suspend contract work.
Participate & represent ADOT in various meetings, conferences &/or seminars. Ensures ADOT, consultants & contract employees comply with all applicable safety & environmental standards.
Supervises field office staff, consisting of project supervisors, team leaders, field Inspectors, office technicians & consultants, including hiring, scheduling training & work assignments; performance appraisals, counseling, promotions & other personnel actions including disciplinary actions. Manages field office budget, vehicle fleet, IT equipment, other fixed assets and expendables.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Job Duties:
Provide engineering and technical direction for the administration of multiple construction contracts to assure work is performed in a manner that provides a functional, durable project that meets design intent. Evaluate progress of highway construction projects. Monitor and enforce safety processes. 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.
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 RE 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:
*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.
*Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personal supervision, procurement, vehicle operation, and fixed asset.
*Google Platform.
Skill in:
*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.
Ability to:
*Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
*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.
*Ability to 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:
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).
B.S Degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.
Arizona PE Licensure 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.
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 (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
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.
