Posting Date

05/01/25

Application Deadline

05/11/25

Pay Range

$83,000 - $126,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About The Position

Do you enjoy leading a construction project and seeing a project design come to life? Would you enjoy a challenging yet rewarding position that provides infrastructure so the traveling public can have a safe and efficient journey throughout Maricopa County? Then the Resident Engineer position is for you!

In this role, you will lead the project lifecycle from construction through project closeout. You will utilize your expertise to ensure the project construction is delivered in a timely manner, within budget, and in accordance with the plans and contract documents. With limited supervision, you will independently perform construction oversight, administration, and management and will have full responsibility for delivering the project. You will also speak to citizens, other agencies, and organizations on behalf of the County and will be the subject matter expert on assigned projects.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road.  And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  
  

We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Three years of experience as a resident engineer on roadway, bridge, and transportation construction projects
• 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 possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
  
  

We Also Value

• Four or more years of professional civil engineering work experience
• Experience on federally funded construction projects
• Experience in review of projects for constructability and bid-readiness
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or training in Job-Order-Contract construction
  
  

Job Contributions

• Manage, plan, and coordinate various-sized construction projects from routine to complex, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and transportation improvements
• Perform construction oversight, administration, and management duties with full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of projects
• Review, inspect, and monitor projects under contract; resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design plans; recommend methods of resolving complex problems
• Act as the MCDOT liaison with other adjoining communities as it relates to construction projects
• Review projects for design clarity, accuracy, constructability, and bid-readiness
• Perform constructability reviews to identify overlooked issues that increase costs, impair the schedule, and decrease quality to achieve the best bid package possible
• Attend or chair meetings with inspectors, contractors, utility companies, survey crews, material testing labs, consultants, and engineers to ensure a successful project
• Receive and resolve customer issues and questions; provide the requested information; inform customers of the work status of proposed and existing projects
• Initiate the contract process of consultants and job order contractors by creating a scope of work, participating in the selection process, negotiating the contract, and ultimately managing the contract and the work performed under the contract
• Other job duties as assigned
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked
• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
  
  

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

• Microsoft Office Suite software
  
  

Protective Equipment Required

• Standard construction PPE, e.g., steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety vest, etc.
  
  

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
  
  

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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