Water Resources Engineer, Principal

Salary : $113,089.60 - $152,755.20 Annually

Location : Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : FY2526-00388

Division : Water Planning and Engineering Svcs

Department : Engineering / Admin-WTR Reclamation

Opening Date : 10 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Introduction

This position Is responsible for expert technical engineering review and analysis of water and sewer related development projects. This includes regulatory assessments, performing liaison / communication responsibilities between the Water Resources Division and the general public, outside agencies and other City Departments. This position reports to Planning and Development Services leadership.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $132,870.40 annually.

First review of applications will be October 28, 2025

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related Physical Science, including Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Sciences or Physics from an accredited educational institution.
• Seven years' professional level experience in one or more of the above areas.
• An equivalent combination of education and / or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements :

Other pertinent licenses and / or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division / department / service assignment.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment / Physical Demands

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For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights :

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process :

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the 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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Full-Time Positions :

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions :

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking

01

Do you have Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree in Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Sciences or Physics?

02

If you possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution, please list the type of degree conferred and the specific area(s) of study. NOTE : Education referenced here must be included in the "Education" section of your application.

03

Do you have seven years of professional level experience in one or more of the areas listed above in question one?

04

If you have at least 7 years of professional level experience in one or more of the above areas applied specifically to Water Resources, please briefly explain this experience. NOTE : If you answer yes to this question, you must include this information in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

05

Do you have or can you obtain within six months of hire or promotion through reciprocity, registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist in the State of Arizona?

06

If you currently possess a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist designation, please indicate the designation and the state in which you are registered.

07

Discuss any experience you have associated with preparing and / or reviewing water and sewer infrastructure design plans and associated specifications. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.

08

What factors determine if a water / wastewater basis of design report or a water / wastewater master plan is required for a proposed development?

09

Discuss any experience you have with modeling either a water distribution system or a sewer collection system. Include the type of project where modeling was used and the software package / name.

10

Describe a logical approach and include the tools you would use to analyze the adequacy of both the water distribution system and sewer collection system to provide for the water and sewer demands of a proposed development.

11

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended / revoked)?

12

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

13

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk / spam folders regularly for possible notifications and / or self-schedule interview invitations.

14

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

Required Question