Address: 4982-CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
205 S. 17th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $94,999.00 to $104,999.00 
Anticipated Salary: $99,999.00

Grade: 27

Closing Date: July 7, 2025

The Standards Engineer position in the Contracts & Specifications unit is responsible for the preparation, review, and revision of specifications for highway construction contracts requested by ADOT design personnel, Highway Operations Group and the contractor community.

Develops, produces, and disseminates new and revised specifications by assisting in the maintenance of the existing system of stored specifications and providing updated information to users on a periodic basis. This position minimizes the impact of changes on both the Department and the contractor industry through careful preparation, thorough review and coordination of both new specifications and revisions to current specifications.

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.

Research, read, write, revise, review, and approve stored specifications, special provisions, and other highway construction specifications related to the ADOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Serves as the group's representative on the Contracts Subcommittee of the ADOT Standards Committee and participate in Standards Committee Meetings.

Coordinates with supervisor on specification issues and policies. Advises supervisor on status of specifications as needed to ensure their successful implementation.

Responds verbally or in writing to general and specific questions from contractors, suppliers, consultants, various ADOT offices, and others concerning specifications or other unit related matters as appropriate.

Assists the Department in writing contract documents; such as addenda, advertisements, proposals, affidavits, bonds, and concurrences.

Assists in the preparation of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction manual on a periodic basis.

Independently performs research on specifications from a technical and legal standpoint and modifies specifications, writes and distributes reports, letters, policy/procedure statements, and memos relating to specifications.

Reviews plans, specifications and estimates for highway construction projects. Prepares contract documents for construction projects and other transportation related projects that lead to advertisement for bids.

Drive a vehicle in the course and scope of state business statewide.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
-Basic engineering principles and practices
-Highway development and construction
-State and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
-Agency standards, policies, and procedures
-Computer applications and systems, including Google Suite programs

Skills:
-Researching, analyzing, and evaluating engineering data and specifications
-Written and verbal communication
-Interpersonal relationships and customer service

Ability:
-Organize and prioritize work assignments and deadlines
-Listen and understand complex information and guidance
-Recognize potential problems and resolve them

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is preferred.

Experience in civil engineering design, construction, and technical writing. Experience in inspection of civil engineering projects especially highway and roadway projects and contract administration.

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).

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable 39-month driving record history.

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

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.