Transportation Engineer In Training

Applies engineering technology to the planning, functional design, operation and management of transportation facilities. This provides for the safe, efficient, and economical movement of people and goods. Assignments require working in the field in various weather conditions and in-state overnight travel. Rotates during Engineering-in-Training (EIT) program through different areas of assignment including construction, project management, and design.

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.

Performs engineering duties and tasks related to project development, construction, and operations with oversight from supervisors

Assist with design plans, utilize design softwares and receive on-the-job coaching & feedback

Analyze data related to materials, safety, construction parameters and specifications

Knowledge Of:

• Project design process, plan preparation and fundamental design concepts for roadways, bridges and associated traffic.
  
• Project development process including funding scope and scheduling.
  
• Construction means and methods as well as construction standards and specification.
  
• Design and construction contract and the administration associated with these contracts.
  
• Engineering related to transportation systems and maintenance operation.
  
• Google Workspace

Skill In/With:

• Use of engineering and design software
• The development and construction of transportation projects

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering or a similar field or four years experience in transportation engineering field.

Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Certification has to be completed by 2 years from their state hire date.

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

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

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) 712-8186 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) 712-8186 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.