DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

ROADWAY ENGINEERING
205 S. 17th Ave., Room 119
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $107,200.00 - $117,200.00 
Anticipated Salary: $112,200.00

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

Grade: 29

Closing Date: January 31, 2026

Under the general direction of the Roadway Engineering Group Manager, manages the Roadway Pre-Design, Criteria and Compliance Section, supervising staff and consultants with principle responsibilities as follows: consult, advise and assist designers, engineers, management and district staffs on the applicability and application of roadway design standards and criteria on difficult, complex and technically demanding design engineering issues.

Serves as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, direction and expertise to ADOT design personnel, management, legal counsel and consultants on roadway design criteria and standards; manages performance based practical design efforts; manages the CADD Support, Information Support, and roadway permit/compliance review teams; serves as acting Group Manager in absence of the Manager or represents the Group Manager at meetings.

Responds to technically oriented requests from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other public agencies and private organizations.

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, directs, supervises, mentors, develops, trains, coordinates and provides expertise in leading the Roadway Engineering Group Predesign, Standards, Criteria and Compliance Section staff in technical, professional and personnel areas. Assists the Group Manager on special assignment in support of the Five Year Construction Program. Serves as acting Group Manager in the absence of the manager or represents group manager at meetings. Manages the Roadway Engineering Groups Pre-Design, Standards, Criteria and Compliance Section which includes review of design standards, criteria, scoping documents, plans, specifications, special provision and estimates, including addressing the most difficult and challenging issues requiring special technical expertise. Manages the Roadway CADD Support Section including work assignments technical advice, staffing prioritization, budgeting objectives and goals, and advanced department CADD.

Represents Section Group and ADOT at various meetings and committees with other sections, Groups, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, attorneys, and general public. Maintains continuous communication and coordination within and with other Sections, Staff and outside agencies through personal contact, reports, correspondence and meetings to ensure timely and well coordinated responses.

Serves as the lead representative for ADOT, in responding to, providing technical expertise and representation in legal proceedings and addressing roadway technical design criteria standards and practices in response to legal questions, inquiries related to roadway design claims or other matters. Provides expert technical assistance and councils Group Manager and design personnel who are working on preparing project scoping documentation, project technical documentation/reports, and final design tasks requiring considerable engineering judgment and creative effort. Resolves technical issues related to roadway design criteria and standards, reviews alternatives in design of highway features, makes analysis comments and determination to guide most optimum results.

Administers and consults in the research, development and implementation of new design policies and procedures, and revisions to the Roadway Design Guidelines, Drafting Guidelines, CADD Standards, Construction Standard Drawings and other applicable ADOT design guidelines. Recommends approval or establishment of design standards, policies and operating procedures to the Group. Reviews design and technical reports and other written materials from internal or external sources, making corrections, revisions and recommendations and routing back to the originator, or recommends approval. Councils Group or Division personnel concerning design related changes submitted by construction contractors or consultants for department approval as they related to technical design criteria and standards. Attends meetings and training, researches publications, emails and websites to learn and improve current and new design concepts, procedures and practices as it applies to roadway design criteria and standards. Coaches and trains staff in technical , professional and personal areas. Evaluates Section needs and develops programs to meet the needs. Supports and promotes PBPD, partnering, and the ADOT Mission, Vision and Goals.

Knowledge of:
- Total knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to the development, design, construction and maintenance of the State Highway System.
- Complete understanding of Federal and State regulations, policies, procedures, design standards and guidelines as applicable to the highway development process.
- Thorough knowledge of ADOT's Roadway Design Guidelines (RDG) and AASHTO's design guidelines, including but not limited to those related to Roadway Geometrics, Roadside Design, Highway Safety Manual, Interstate Policy, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of State Statutes, safety practices, and the organization and responsibilities of the Infrastructure Delivery and Operations (IDO) Division.

Skill in:
- Skill in managing, planning, and organizing work and resources, negotiating and achieving consensus within a team environment.
- Skill in leadership and employee relationships, listening and problem solving - Skill in researching and interpreting a wide variety of highly technical data and analyzing and designing major highway related projects.
- Skill in implementing, supporting and promoting ADOT procedures and policies.
- Skill in personnel management, mentoring, training, supervising and developing roadway designers and engineers.

Ability to:
- Ability to develop, organize, and maintaining an efficient and effective team. - Ability to manage a number of tasks or assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
- Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to interpret and apply documented guidelines and standards for the design and construction of roadway infrastructure.
- Ability to develop and oversee the development of roadway plans, drainage, earthwork and quantity reports, and cost estimates.

Education includes a BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field and various employer training courses and seminars relevant to position.

Demonstrated progression in management and supervisory responsibilities and minimum 5-10 years experience in civil engineering highway and roadway design.

Experience in providing technical expertise and representation in legal proceedings related to roadway design claims, depositions or other matters.

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.

A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is to be an authorized state driver.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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.