Tristar Engineering & Management, Inc. (Tristar) is an Arizona owned and operated professional engineering firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and with additional offices in Mesa, Gilbert, and Tucson, Arizona. Tristar performs Construction Management and contract administration of streets, highway and bridge construction projects for municipal and government clients throughout Arizona. Tristar is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K, basic life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO).

Serves as a project engineer performing a variety of engineering duties in the areas of highway and/or bridge construction; may act as supervisor for lower level staff assigned to the work unit. Duty post assignments are project specific, and could be located throughout the State of Arizona.

Examples of duties:

• Supervises or inspects highway construction on an on-going basis to assure compliance with contract and in accordance with State and Federal standards.
• Inspects and examines Engineering Project Records, Field Notes, Computations and other Prepare typewritten daily reports and documentation to assure that methods of measurement and basis for payment are in accordance with project requirements, specifications, special provisions, and extra work orders.
• Reviews construction plans and verifies that these are in accordance with designated specifications and other requirements to include calculating of land areas, using geometric and trigonometric computations.
• Prepares completed work estimates to determine the compensation due the contractor.
• Attends work unit staff meetings, gives and receives information; and participates in problem solving and decision making.
• Supervises and/or inspects all work activities involved in construction projects, including survey, material laboratory testing, and field material quality acceptance work.
• Review and approve daily reports from subordinates and recommend approval of proposed project changes.
• Knowledge and application of MUTCD with regard to temporary traffic control plans and devices.
• Proficient in the use of tablet or computer laptop with Microsoft Office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Requires AZ PE in Civil Engineering or closely related field; or eligibility for reciprocity in the State of Arizona.
• Shall possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and meet auto insurability requirements.
• Tristar is a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and subject to post-accident testing during employment.

Preferred consideration will be given to candidate(s) who possess:

• 5-10 years of related construction experience.
• ACI Certification (Field); and/or Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Field Certification; or past expired certification(s); or ability to complete within first 3 months of employment.
• Other desirable certifications may include ATSSA Temporary Traffic Control Supervisor or Erosion Control Certification.

Work Environment:

May be subject to the following conditions/physical requirements dependent upon area of assignment: 

• Adverse weather conditions
• Lifting in excess of 50 pounds
• Extended walking over rough terrain
• Climbing over 10 feet
• Exposure to hazardous materials, continuous loud noises, strenuous physical activity and/or proximity to large construction equipment.

Expected Hours of Work:

Travel away from home base may be required.

Dependent on the contractor’s hours of work, work periods may include daytime hours; night-time hours; or daytime or night-time hours during weekends and holidays.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are accountable for all duties within the role of this job and may also perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Tristar is an equal opportunity employer.

Tristar complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job duties, please contact our HR Dept.