Resident Engineer

Posting Date 10/29/26 Application Deadline 11/05/26 Pay Range $90,000 - $133,750 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 the infrastructure for the traveling public to travel safely and efficiently 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 on time, 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 with citizens, other agencies, and organizations on behalf of the County and serve as 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, 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 with a hybrid work schedule option
• 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Two years of experience as a resident engineer on roadway, bridge, and transportation construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• 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

Other Requirements Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record.

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 delivery method

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
• 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
• Act as MCDOT liaison with other adjoining communities as it relates to construction projects
• 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; and 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 is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
• The position is typically located in an office environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), wind, rain, traffic hazards, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware Microsoft Office Suite Software, ATSER, and BlueBeam.

Protective Equipment Required Standard construction PPE (e.g., steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety vest, etc.)

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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