Water Resources Engineer, Principal

Job Title

This position is responsible for expert technical engineering review and analysis of water and sewer related development projects.

The anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on the candidates 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 on October 28, 2025. Be sure to check your email junk / spam folders regularly for possible notifications and / or self-schedule interview invitations from .

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

To view the job description and full list of Essential Functions, please visit the City of Scottsdales official website.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

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Benefits

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.

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 of Scottsdale 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.

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.