Transportation Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Drainage Engineer Under the general direction of the Drainage Section Manager, this position provides expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resource engineering for drainage designs in highway and bridge construction projects. The engineer leads design teams by providing guidance on department policies and procedures and preparing and performing complex drainage calculations and modeling. The engineer is responsible for developing effective, quality, performance‑based practical designs in a timely manner, and may prepare or provide drainage data to other engineers to prepare plans for highway and bridge drainage facilities and structures. Additional responsibilities include reviewing and approving drainage designs and plans prepared by consultants, other agencies, or private parties; and advising and assisting management, consultants, contractors, and district staff on difficult, complex, and technically demanding drainage engineering issues. Remote work may be available within Arizona based on departmental needs and meeting performance measures. Job Location ROADWAY ENGINEERING, 205 S. 17th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85007 Position Details Salary: $90,200.00 Hiring incentive: $4,000 Grade: 26 Closing date: July 9th, 2026 Job Duties Develops and oversees the development and documentation of roadway and bridge hydraulic and hydrologic designs, calculations, and modeling; including culverts, curbs and gutter, down drains, spillways, channels, crown ditches, storm drains, bank stabilization, scour protection, and other erosion control measures. Review and approve drainage documentation, ensuring completeness and compliance with applicable guidelines and standards. Review the drainage impact of potential encroachment permits and the potential lease or sale of ADOT‑managed land, recommending approval or providing comments as necessary. Represent Section, Group, and ADOT at committees, workshops, project status meetings, comment‑resolution meetings, and other types of meetings with various agencies, consultants, contractors, attorneys, and the public. Communicate with ADOT Staff, outside agencies, and organizations through meetings, reports, and other means to ensure timely and well‑coordinated responses. Participate in planning and project scoping tasks associated with road and bridge projects, providing drainage design expertise to analyze and define project needs. Organize, attend, and participate in field review meetings to better understand and resolve project‑related needs and issues. Participate in and contribute towards regular training, research, seminars, and workshops to improve technical abilities and capabilities, including developing standard work documents. Give expert witness testimony at drainage‑related litigation on behalf of the state. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of the State Highway System. Techniques and tools in data collecting, modeling, project management, and reporting. Federal and State drainage policies, procedures, and guidelines. Engineering mathematics and design theories relating to drainage and construction application. Google Workspace tools. Skill in: Managing, planning, and organizing project tasks, negotiating and achieving consensus within a team environment. Leadership, listening, and problem solving. Researching and interpreting a wide variety of highly technical data and designing highway and bridge hydraulic structures. Implementing, supporting, and promoting ADOT procedures and policies. Oral and written communication. Mentoring and developing roadway drainage designers. Ability to: Develop, organize, and maintain an efficient and effective team. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and communicate status of deliverables. Communicate effectively in written and verbal form. Conduct meetings and make presentations to a variety of audiences. Interpret and apply guidelines and standards for the design and construction of drainage infrastructure. Develop and oversee the development of design documentation. Exercise considerable judgment in non‑routine situations. Use complex computer software programs for analysis of drainage projects. Selective Preference(s) Education includes a BS in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and relevant training courses and seminars. Minimum 2–5 years of demonstrated bridge and drainage hydraulics design and analysis, including team leadership responsibilities. Pre‑Employment Requirements Position requires driving or use of a vehicle as an essential function. Requires a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license and a history of acceptable driving records. Requires a valid Arizona Professional Engineer license. A candidate with an active PE in another state must obtain an Arizona PE within 6 months. All newly hired State employees must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). Benefits Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks per year 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 including short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Retirement Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. Employee Referral Program Position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if criteria are met. Contact Us For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government