DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

4979 - ENGINEERING SURVEYS
1001 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Anticipated Salary: $52,500.03 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: March 16, 2026

Under the direction of the Transportation Engineering Chief Surveyor, provides specialized surveying services in highway design and construction. This position will utilizing available survey equipment which includes levels, total stations, scanners, GPS to provide critical field survey services in support of design and construction projects for the Department. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: design level terrain survey and modeling, collecting survey data for control, section corners, right-of-way markers, structures and edge of pavement, construction staking and as-built/record survey services, plan review, field review meetings, and more. This position will be a member of and work within a survey crew team. Some out of town travel with overnight stays may be required for this position.

Provide field construction survey staking and support services in accordance with industry and Department standards. Responsibilities include: review of construction plans including details specific to the arena of assignment such as - right of way, placement of structures, earthwork quantities, benchmark and alignment control, signing, striping, and traffic engineering features.

Provide field design level survey and terrain modeling. Responsibilities include: surveying field topographic, utility, right-of-way, structures, alignments, control, signing, striping and traffic engineering features in support of roadway design efforts.

Communication, documentation and coordination with design and construction personnel (ADOT Designers, Consultants, Resident Engineers, etc.). Participates in project meetings and field reviews; makes recommendations to ensure plans and construction are in compliance with the design intent and established standards, assists in addressing and evaluating design alternatives, analyzes survey data and summarizes findings and recommendations.

KNOWLEDGE IN:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, geodetic and/or land surveying as applied to the development, design and construction of transportation systems.
• Uses and capable of a wide variety of survey equipment for collecting and processing field data.
• Computational and adjustment factors applied in the review and analysts of engineering and/or field surveying data related to area of assignment.
• Federal and State statutes and agency standards, policies, procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
• Public, agency and personal safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• First aid techniques.
• Principles and practices of work leadership and management.

SKILL IN:

• Analyzing, processing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering and survey data. *Operating a wide variety of technical surveying equipment. This includes setting up, operating, calibrating, checking, and verifying performance and data.
• Organization and prioritization of tasks and assignments.
• Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides, Chat, Meets).

ABILITY TO:

• Work well individually and as a member of team.
• Research, read and interpret technical engineering plans and documents such as survey data, highway plans, and computer printouts.
• Interpret technical data from maps, plans, and aerial photographs.
• Write and maintain detailed field notes, apply practices of work leadership and management.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with survey team, construction and design personnel.
• Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering and/or survey related data.
• Safely operate a full size pick-up truck on and off road.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time exposed to heat, cold, dust rain and noise.

Registered as a Land Surveyor in Training in Arizona (LSIT) or Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) in Arizona (or able to obtain within 6 months from date of hire). Applicable training courses and seminars relevant to position and use of survey equipment, construction plans reading, data processing, etc. Four years of experience surveying, including experience as a technician functioning as a lead worker performing activities related to surveying (i.e. may include but not inclusive of the following - CADD Technician, Rod Person, Instrument Person, or Junior Crew Chief).

A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is to be an authorized state driver. National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Level II certification. - 

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

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.