CIVIL ENGINEER - SENIOR

City of Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

The City of Surprise, AZ is seeking a Civil Engineer-Senior to join the Engineering Development Review team within Public Works. The role emphasizes drainage analysis and stormwater management, with duties to review complex land development projects and stamp plans.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, 4 years of experience (3 in design/review), and a State PE license or equivalent, plus Arizona Driver's license. The city highlights an $8,500 hiring incentive.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required and four years of professional civil engineering experience, with at least three years in land development design/review.
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer license (PE).
• Valid Arizona Driver License required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform development reviews of complex developments and Capital Improvement projects coordinating across departments.
• Demonstrate technical expertise; interpret policies and approve and stamp engineering plans.
• Mentor and train staff and communicate drainage requirements, flood mitigation and infrastructure protection clearly.

Skills

Drainage analysis

Stormwater management

Civil engineering design

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Arizona Driver License

Job description

**THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $8,500 HIRING INCENTIVE** Existing employees are not eligible for this hiring incentive.

The City of Surprise Public Works Department seeks a highly-motivated, civil engineering principals-oriented Civil Engineer-Senior to seize this opportunity to join its team in support of the Engineering Development Review division.

This division staffs the City's engineering development review TEAM and works collaboratively with other city departments, residents and the development community to ensure that the City of Surprise grows safely and efficiently for the benefit of its residents and businesses. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to demonstrate excellence in general civil engineering design, with a strong emphasis on drainage analysis, drainage report review, and stormwater management principles, along with solid organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively and responsively communicate the Public Works Department’s requirements, particularly as they relate to drainage compliance, flood mitigation, and infrastructure protection, in a positive and professional manner. Join us to make a positive impact in the community and grow professionally!

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, incumbent performs development reviews of various complex developments and Capital Improvement projects that involve coordination among multiple departments or agencies; exhibit technical expertise in areas of responsibility; coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; assist in mentoring and training, and performing related work as assigned. Incumbents develop solutions, interpret policies and procedures, and have the authority to approve and stamp engineering plans.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience, with a minimum of three (3) years design/review experience in land development projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer license (PE) or an equivalency through state reciprocity.

Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

For positions in Public Works:

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.