Remote Autonomous Driving Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Under the general direction of the design team manager, drafts and designs engineering documents including plans for pavement marking, signing, work zone traffic control, traffic signal, and roadway lighting. Attends project-related meetings and mandatory training. Supports the Department's transition to digital delivery of projects.
Also helps generate project estimates and related specifications. Performs review of in-house and consultant plans. Prepares and reviews technical documents and reports. Assists in project level coordination.
Occasionally required to travel in order to attend project meetings, obtain required field measurements, and collect necessary data.

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

Helps create and update project estimates and specifications. Helps create and update project estimates and specifications.
Reviews in-house and consultant design documentation. Prepares and reviews technical reports including signal warrants studies, traffic impact analyses, design concept reports, etc.
Coordinates with project team members in other technical disciplines, including construction, operations, and maintenance. Travels as required to attend project meetings and site field reviews.

Knowledge of:
*Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and standards.
*Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
*Knowledge of State statues.
*Knowledge of data collection techniques.
*Knowledge of safety practices Knowledge of standards and guidelines for traffic control devices.
Skill in:
*Skills in computer applications, including MicroStation and SignCAD.
*Skills in oral and written communications.
*Skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
*Skills in analyzing and designing major highway related projects.
*Skills in researching and interpreting technical data.
Ability to:
*Abilities in listening and problem solving.
*Abilities in reading and interpreting engineering documents.
*Abilities in time management.
*Abilities to complete and deliver projects on schedule and budget.
*Abilities in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with ADOT Groups and Departments and project stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering as well as experience equivalent to Transportation Engineering Specialist

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 state driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.
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.

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

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.