CIVIL ENGINEER - SENIOR

Ymfphilly; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive ($8,500)

Job summary

City of Surprise Public Works Department seeks a Civil Engineer-Senior to lead drainage-focused development reviews and capital improvement projects. The role emphasizes drainage analysis, stormwater management, and coordination with city departments and the development community.

The incumbent will review complex land development designs, stamp plans, and communicate requirements for drainage compliance and flood mitigation. A PE license and Arizona driver license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience with at least three (3) years in land development design/review.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent; additional education cannot substitute for experience.
• Must obtain/maintain AZ PE license and AZ driver license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform development reviews of complex land development and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and staff; mentor and train others.
• Develop solutions, interpret policies, and stamp engineering plans as approved.
• Communicate drainage requirements, flood mitigation, and infrastructure protection clearly.

Skills

Drainage analysis

Drainage report review

Stormwater management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

4 years of professional civil engineering experience

Design/review experience in land development projects

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/or 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 projectsor 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, a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is preferred.