What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER position at State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET)?
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
PROJECT MANAGER
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
MPD PLANNING TEAM
1611 W Jackson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary: $88,500.00 - $98,500.00
Anticipated Salary: $93,500.00
Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Job Summary
The Transportation Engineer serves as Project Manager, managing all aspects of analyses, design, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, specifications, engineering studies, and reports for complex freeway projects; facilitates the review of these products with the various technical areas and project stakeholders.
Arranges, conducts, and represents the project team in various meetings including Public Information Meetings and Public Hearings. May drive a state vehicle in the course and scope of State business.
Prepares the scope of work for final design services; serves as team leader for the consultant selection process; negotiates the consultant contract; approves the design schedule in cooperation with the project development team; monitors the project scope and schedule concurrently with the project budget; approves consultant invoices for payment.
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.
Leads and manages a multi-disciplines team consisting of in-house/consultant team members in the analysis, design, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, specifications, engineering studies, and reports complying with Department standards, policies, and procedures for complex projects. Facilitates reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions developed by ADOT Groups/Sections, outside agencies, or consultants, and recommends approval or denial, while linking all technical units together.
Communicates with ADOT Groups/Sections and outside agencies to inform, facilitate and expedite the development of projects and improve the quality of our product. This includes communicating policies, procedures, and guidelines on material charges, enhancements, and the implications of scope changes at various stages of projects. Arranges, conducts, and represents the project team at all meetings (including Public Information Meetings), ADOT Groups/Sections/Units, outside agencies, consultants, stakeholders, and public hearings.
Identifies project issues, develops solutions, and facilitates resolution with team members, consultants, stakeholders, and ADOT management. Approves all changes to scope, schedule, and budget throughout the design and construction phases of the project. The Project Manager works
in partnership with the technical managers to ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project. Initiates the contract process by creating scope of work, participating in the selection process, negotiating the contract, and ultimately accepting and signing off on the final scope of work and programmed budget for complex projects.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; or a related degree with a minimum of two (2) years experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Specialist.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of ADOT project Development Process and a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing transportation projects.
Excellent communication and computer skills.
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 with acceptable 39 month MVR.
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:
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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.
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
PROJECT MANAGER
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
MPD PLANNING TEAM
1611 W Jackson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary: $88,500.00 - $98,500.00
Anticipated Salary: $93,500.00
- This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Job Summary
The Transportation Engineer serves as Project Manager, managing all aspects of analyses, design, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, specifications, engineering studies, and reports for complex freeway projects; facilitates the review of these products with the various technical areas and project stakeholders.
Arranges, conducts, and represents the project team in various meetings including Public Information Meetings and Public Hearings. May drive a state vehicle in the course and scope of State business.
Prepares the scope of work for final design services; serves as team leader for the consultant selection process; negotiates the consultant contract; approves the design schedule in cooperation with the project development team; monitors the project scope and schedule concurrently with the project budget; approves consultant invoices for payment.
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.
- This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Leads and manages a multi-disciplines team consisting of in-house/consultant team members in the analysis, design, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, specifications, engineering studies, and reports complying with Department standards, policies, and procedures for complex projects. Facilitates reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions developed by ADOT Groups/Sections, outside agencies, or consultants, and recommends approval or denial, while linking all technical units together.
Communicates with ADOT Groups/Sections and outside agencies to inform, facilitate and expedite the development of projects and improve the quality of our product. This includes communicating policies, procedures, and guidelines on material charges, enhancements, and the implications of scope changes at various stages of projects. Arranges, conducts, and represents the project team at all meetings (including Public Information Meetings), ADOT Groups/Sections/Units, outside agencies, consultants, stakeholders, and public hearings.
Identifies project issues, develops solutions, and facilitates resolution with team members, consultants, stakeholders, and ADOT management. Approves all changes to scope, schedule, and budget throughout the design and construction phases of the project. The Project Manager works
in partnership with the technical managers to ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project. Initiates the contract process by creating scope of work, participating in the selection process, negotiating the contract, and ultimately accepting and signing off on the final scope of work and programmed budget for complex projects.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Project Programming, design, development, construction, ADOT organization, maintenance, technical areas, scheduling techniques, work hour estimation, construction cost estimation, and
- General procedures of outside agencies, including Federal and State rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines as applicable to the Project Development Process.
- Demonstrate, through professional licensure and experience, knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to development, design, construction and maintenance of the State Highway System.
- Effective oral and written communication skills encompassing a broad spectrum of administrative and interpersonal relations and responsibilities.
- The Project Manager must be capable of representing the State in a positive manner by establishing trust and positive perceptions.
- Problem solving, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and motivational skills.
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional and government representatives, outside agencies, stakeholders, ADOT management, and the public.
- Respond to verbal and written questions from the public and governmental representatives.
- Analyze and interpret state and federal rules and regulations relating to highway development.
- Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data to develop and implement appropriate standards, practices, procedures, and priorities for work assignments and complex projects.
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; or a related degree with a minimum of two (2) years experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Specialist.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of ADOT project Development Process and a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing transportation projects.
Excellent communication and computer skills.
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 with acceptable 39 month MVR.
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 pilot 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.
Salary : $88,500 - $98,500