CIVIL ENGINEER - SENIOR

Salary : $96,133.44 - $144,200.16 Annually

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 26-00150

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The City of Surprise Public Works Department seeks a highly-motivated, civil engineering principals-oriented Civil Engineer-Senior 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

Under general supervision, incumbent performs development reviews of various complex developments and Capital Improvement projects that involve coordination among multiple departments or agencies; exhibit technical expertise in areas of responsibility; coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; assist in mentoring and training, and performing related work as assigned. Incumbents develop solutions, interpret policies and procedures, and have the authority to approve and stamp engineering plans.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience, with a minimum of three (3) years design / review experience in land development projects 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. Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.

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 may include :

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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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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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and / or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and / or a job offer to be rescinded.

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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

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How many years of professional civil engineering experience do you possess?

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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

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I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

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Will you have and be able to maintain a State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer License (PE) or equivalency through state reciprocity at the time of hire?

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Describe your civil plan, site plan and final plat review experience.

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Describe your civil engineering design experience.

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Describe your knowledge of development and construction standards.

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Describe your experience in managing the process of a typical development project.

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Describe your flood control and FEMA project experience.

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Describe your stakeholder communication experience.

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Describe your experience with customer service as it relates to developers, consultants and the general public.

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