CIVIL ENGINEER - SENIOR
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Incumbents develop solutions, interpret policies and procedures, and have the authority to approve and stamp engineering plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
