Civil Engineer- $4000.00 Sign On Incentive

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Job summary

The City of Peoria, Arizona, is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Site Development Division within the Development and Engineering Department. The role will perform engineering reviews of development projects, including residential, commercial, and capital projects, ensuring compliance with code and design standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with developers, engineers, and city staff from planning through inspection, and communicating engineering requirements clearly at meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ professional engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred; AZ license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering reviews of development projects to ensure compliance with codes and design standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders through planning, permitting and inspection stages.
• Present engineering requirements at meetings with developers, engineers, planners and city officials.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Application Deadline:

November 22, 2026

Salary Range:

Min $92,369.93 - Mid $114,537.61 - Max $136,705.28

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Department:

Development and Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, related field, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ professional engineering experience or in a related field.
• Requires a working knowledge of Civil Engineering principles, specialized practices, equipment and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer required upon hire with preference to Arizona registration.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with municipal plan review and permit process.
• Experience with interpreting and applying local, state and federal standards/codes for preparation and review of engineering documents and reports.
• Experience and working knowledge of the land development process, including entitlement, permitting and construction phase.
• Drainage and Floodplain design experience.

***$4000.00 sign on incentive is subject to program guidelines***

Tell Me More…..

The City of Peoria has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join their Site Development Division within the Development and Engineering Department. This position will perform engineering reviews of development projects including, but not limited to, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, commercial, industrial and capital improvement projects. Other duties may include completing related engineering tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering reviews of development projects to ensure compliance with code and design standards.
• Complete development engineering reviews including, but not limited to: Grading and Drainage Plans, Water and Sewer Plans, Paving Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Signing and Striping Plans, Streetlight Plans, Landscaping Plans, Streetlight and Maintenance Improvement Districts (MID & SLID), Preliminary and Final Plats, Drainage Reports, Water and Sewer Reports, and/or Soils Reports.
• Coordinate with both internal and external customers to review and process development projects from planning to permitting and the inspection stage.
• Attend meetings and clearly communicate engineering requirements to developers, engineers, planners, architects, city officials and the public.
  

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Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees:Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community’s needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department [e-mail] 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.