Engineer (PE)

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our Capital Improvement Projects team as an Design Engineer (PE). The position is expected to work 8 hours daily, Monday through Friday.
  
Why work for Chandler?
 • Diverse and inclusive environment
 • Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
 • Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
 • 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
 • Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
 • Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
 • 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager
 • Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
 • City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation  
 • Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
 • Professional development opportunities
 • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part-time employees
 • Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
 • Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
 
Who we are
The Capital Improvements Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department is one of six American Public Works Association (APWA) Accredited agencies in the State and one of a few ADOT Certified Agencies for the administration of design and construction for State and Federally grant-funded transportation projects.  This division is responsible for the management and coordination of the orderly design and construction of the City's capital infrastructure in the Capital Improvement Program, including procurement of professional services, design, construction and construction management for transportation, utilities, public buildings, community services and other general government improvements.
 
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will be passionate about customer service, teamwork, and collaboration.  We are looking for someone to provide a full range of project management services for capital improvement projects and the use of a full range of professional engineering principles and practices in areas such as civil, structural, water resources, traffic, or contract administration; planning, developing, programming, design, and implementing projects.  Our new team member will be able to negotiate and administer multiple contracts, provide technical reviews of designs and estimates, and coordinate with other agencies and utility companies.   This classification is distinguished from other engineering work by the requirement for an Arizona Licensed Professional Engineer designation.

To view the complete job description, please click here.
  
Minimum Qualifications
 • A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field required; and
 • 5 years of experience as a registered engineer, inclusive of EIT experience, including 1 year lead or supervisory experience; and
 • An Arizona Professional Engineer Licensure; and
 • A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; or
 • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

 Desired qualifications

• Multifaceted experience with a specific focus on roadway and/or transportation. 

 This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.  A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.  
  
 The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
  
 Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.  
 

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

Salary : $94,827 - $137,509