CIVIL ENGINEER - $5,000 Hiring Incentive

Salary : $82,010.76 - $123,016.14 Annually

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 25-00175

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

• THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR $5,000 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 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 their excellence in general civil engineering design knowledge, organizational skills, and be able to effectively and responsively communicate the needs of the City's Public Works Department's requirements in a positive and professional manner. Join us to make a positive impact in the community and grow professionally!

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform plan design and review of projects that involve coordination among multiple departments or agencies. 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 Engineering and two years of related civil engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. 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.

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 :

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

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work / life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please

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Will you 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?

Describe your civil plan, site plan and final plat review experience. If you do not have this experience, enter "None".

Describe your civil engineering design experience. If you do not have this experience, enter "None".

Describe your knowledge of development and construction standards. If you do not have this knowledge, enter "None".

Describe your experience in managing the process of a typical development project. If you do not have this experience, enter "None".

Describe your stakeholder communication experience. If you do not have this experience, enter "None".

Describe your flood control and FEMA project experience. If you do not have this experience, enter "None".

Describe your experience with customer service as it relates to developers, consultants and the general public. If you do not have this experience, enter "None".

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Salary : $82,011 - $123,016