Transportation Standards Engineer

Maricopa County

. Assist with updates to the MCDOT’s Supplement to MAG Standard Specifications and Details, Roadway Design Manual, and Guideline Special Provisions .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $133,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation projects, including the development and maintenance of design guidelines, technical specifications, and quality assurance tools. Proficient in using industry-standard software and tools to support roadway design and project specifications.

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Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationMicroStation ProficiencyBentley OpenRoads Designer ExperienceTechnical Specification WritingBluebeam Usage

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringTransportation ProjectsTechnical Specification WritingQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Cost EstimationDashboard DevelopmentPlan ReviewRoadway Design StandardsConstruction SpecificationsEngineering Standards Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationBentley OpenRoads DesignerBluebeamMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationValid Arizona Driver's License

Industry Keywords

MCDOT StandardsMAG Standard SpecificationsMaricopa County Department of TransportationMaricopa Association of GovernmentsRoadway Design ManualConstruction Materials Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with updates to the MCDOT’s Supplement to MAG Standard Specifications and Details, Roadway Design Manual, and Guideline Special Provisions
Assist with developing and updating MCDOT’s design guidelines and standard operating procedures
Collaborate with MCDOT’s Designers on the creation of QA/QC tools and worksheets for use in design
Collaborate with the MCDOT CADD Group, updating or developing CADD Standards and sample plan sheets
Maintain and update MCDOT’s Master Bid Item list and Cost Estimation database
Collaborate with designers on the use of custom bid items
Assist with the development and maintenance of user-friendly, customer-driven dashboards and design tools
Assist designers with project-specific specifications
Assist MCDOT staff with plan reviews and review comments using Bluebeam
Assist the Senior Standards and Review Engineer with maintaining engineering standards, construction specifications, and standard details
Perform other job duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of professional engineering experience with transportation projects
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment
Must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Must have an acceptable driving record
Experience using MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products
Experience working with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation's and the Maricopa Association of Governments' standard specifications and details
Experience writing/editing technical specifications for roadway construction, highway design standards and guidelines, technical evaluation reports of highway-related construction materials, testing, and methods
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Drug and alcohol testing requirements apply to positions designated as safety-sensitive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1