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Transportation Engineer Senior

Job Location:

Address: 4982-CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
205 S. 17th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $94,999.00 to $104,999.00 
Anticipated Salary: $99,999.00

Grade: 27

Closing Date: July 7, 2025

Job Summary:

The Standards Engineer position in the Contracts & Specifications unit is responsible for the preparation, review, and revision of specifications for highway construction contracts requested by ADOT design personnel, Highway Operations Group and the contractor community.

Develops, produces, and disseminates new and revised specifications by assisting in the maintenance of the existing system of stored specifications and providing updated information to users on a periodic basis. This position minimizes the impact of changes on both the Department and the contractor industry through careful preparation, thorough review and coordination of both new specifications and revisions to current specifications.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Research, read, write, revise, review, and approve stored specifications, special provisions, and other highway construction specifications related to the ADOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Serves as the group's representative on the Contracts Subcommittee of the ADOT Standards Committee and participate in Standards Committee Meetings.

Coordinates with supervisor on specification issues and policies. Advises supervisor on status of specifications as needed to ensure their successful implementation.

Responds verbally or in writing to general and specific questions from contractors, suppliers, consultants, various ADOT offices, and others concerning specifications or other unit related matters as appropriate.

Assists the Department in writing contract documents; such as addenda, advertisements, proposals, affidavits, bonds, and concurrences.

Assists in the preparation of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction manual on a periodic basis.

Independently performs research on specifications from a technical and legal standpoint and modifies specifications, writes and distributes reports, letters, policy/procedure statements, and memos relating to specifications.

Reviews plans, specifications and estimates for highway construction projects. Prepares contract documents for construction projects and other transportation related projects that lead to advertisement for bids.

Drive a vehicle in the course and scope of state business statewide.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
-Basic engineering principles and practices
-Highway development and construction
-State and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
-Agency standards, policies, and procedures
-Computer applications and systems, including Google Suite programs

Skills:
-Researching, analyzing, and evaluating engineering data and specifications
-Written and verbal communication
-Interpersonal relationships and customer service

Ability:
-Organize and prioritize work assignments and deadlines
-Listen and understand complex information and guidance
-Recognize potential problems and resolve them

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is preferred.

Experience in civil engineering design, construction, and technical writing. Experience in inspection of civil engineering projects especially highway and roadway projects and contract administration.

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