DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

4679 - AGUA FRIA FIELD OFFICE
114 E. Western Ave.
Avondale, AZ 85323

Salary: $101,700.00 - $111,700.00 

Anticipated Salary:  $106,700.00

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

Grade: 27

Closing Date: June 15, 2026

The Senior Resident Engineer manages construction projects and administers or suspends highway construction contracts, including determining acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. The position documents contract supplemental agreements with approval authority of up to $200,000 and ensures ADOT consultants, contracts, and employees comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.

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

Provides leadership, coaching & technical support to subordinate staff; ensures compliance with the Department's Quality Initiative. Represents the District and ADOT at operations and permits meetings when subject is sufficiently complex. Represents the District and ADOT at meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees.

Interacts with public and private stakeholders to address variety of operations and permit issues while maintaining ADOT's interests and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Act as first line of escalation for technical staff. Oversees development of 5-year plan, pavement preservation plan and other related programs. Prepare annual recommendation for the District's highway operations program. Directs the operations process including attending field reviews.
Coordinate with the Development Group, Regional Traffic Engineering, Federal Agencies & other government entities. Operation of a state vehicle will be required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state highway system.
• Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation and fixed asset management.
• Relevant computer applications, including but not limited to: Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment, and Microsoft Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Google Platform.

SKILL IN:

• Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
• Development and implementation of appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Work management and leadership.
• Computer Skills - Must be able to navigate the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).

ABILITY TO:

• Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
• Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise.
• Resolve conflicts in project time, quality and expense.
• Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.

Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration or other field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration.

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction. Arizona PE Licensure 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.
Two years of experience equivalent to a OT Transportation.

Valid Arizona Driver's License - 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).

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

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.