DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

4976 - BRIDGE DESIGN
205 S. 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ  85007

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: December 15, 2026

Reporting to the Bridge Design Leader, the Project Engineer will lead a technical team in designing and evaluating complex bridge plans, reports, and estimates. This role serves as Project Design Manager, overseeing schedules and inter-departmental coordination to ensure projects remain on scope and budget. Additionally, they provide mentorship to staff and offer technical expertise to field personnel to resolve construction issues

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

Performs Project Engineer responsibilities for a team of bridge engineering professionals and oversees project activities to ensure their completion within scope, budget, and quality objectives. This includes directing the team's use of design software and computer programs, such as CADD, in the 30 development of transportation structures.

Works closely and coordinates activities with federal, state, local, and private entities to minimize conflicts and ensue the public is well served. Provides leadership including coaching and guiding Group personnel in their area of technical expertise to enhance the quality of the product and service to the customer. Ensure compliance with all applicable plans, specifications, rules, and requirements, and will coach and guide Group personnel on the Department's quantity initiative.

Assists field personnel with construction Issues, ensuring that project plans are properly executed in the field.  Attends training sessions to maintain a competent, effective, motivated, and fully knowledgeable workforce, while ensuring that all products are delivered in conformance with laws, policies, regulations, and quality standards. May drive a State vehicle within the course of State business. Provides valuable input on project scopes, designs, and development, representing the State's interests in project development meetings end other meetings related to the ADOT state highway system. 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to the development, design, (construction, and maintenance of the State Highway System.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State regulations, policies procedures, and guidelines as applicable to the Highway Development process.
• Knowledge of bridge standards, policies and procedures, state statutes, safety practices, methods and procedures, and| techniques utilized in leading and directing assigned resources.
• Familiarity with the principles of consultant agreements, relationships, and the role of Project Managers.
• Google Workspace.

SKILL IN:

• Skills in communication and interpersonal relationships as applied to contacts with other staff within the agency, consultants, and other agency staff and representatives of [governmental jurisdictions.
• Skill in promoting and participating in the ADOT partnering initiative.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in applying sound judgment on bridge engineering practices.

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to understand problem-solving procedures for application in engineering problems.
• Ability to understand relationships and the role of Project Managers.
• Ability to understand how the various computer programs apply the engineering principles.

Four-year College Degree in Civil Engineering.

Progressive experience through active project participation On-the-job training through numerous workshops and seminars.

A valid state Driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history - 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).

Registered as a Professional Engineer and 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).

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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.

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

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.