DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Bridge Operations
205 S 17th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $90,200.00
Anticipated Salary: $90,200.00 

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Aug 18, 2026

Under the direction of the Bridge Inspection Section Leader, performs Quality Control (QC) reviews of bridge and tunnel inspection reports drafted by in-house staff and consultants. Assists the Bridge Inspection Section Leader with preparing inspection schedules, reviewing consultant cost proposals and assigned task support documents. Supports in-house staff with inspection report writing and database updates.

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

Reviews draft inspection reports for compliance with Bridge Inspection Guidelines and the Specifications for the National Bridge and Tunnel Inventory Specifications.

Prepares, develops and monitors statewide bridge inspection schedules in compliance with Bridge Inspection Guidelines and National Bridge
and Tunnel Inspection Standards.

Reviews consultant cost proposals and task orders for bridge and tunnel inspections.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and Practices of Civil Engineering as Applied to the development, Design,Construction, and Maintenance of the State Highway System.
• Federal and State regulations, policies, procedures and national bridge inspection standards.
• Bridge engineering design, inspection and maintenance.
• Familiarity with the principles of consultant agreements, relationships, and Quality Control programs.
• Google workspace.

Skill 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.
• Oral and written communication.

Applying sound judgment on bridge engineering practices.

Ability to:

• Manage a number of tasks or assignments simultaneously.
• Understand relationships and the role of quality control programs.

A minimum of B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
A minimum of 2 years experience as a senior bridge engineer (DT Transportation Engineer) or a minimum of 2 years as a nationally
certified bridge inspector.

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 (P.E.). Candidates 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).

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 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.