Resident Engineer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Resident Engineer leads construction projects from construction through project closeout, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with plans and contract documents. With limited supervision, the role independently performs construction oversight, administration, and management and has full responsibility for project delivery. The Resident Engineer represents Maricopa County in communications with citizens, agencies, and organizations and serves as the subject-matter expert for assigned projects.

The position manages construction projects of varying sizes and complexity, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and transportation improvements. It reviews project designs and construction work, coordinates with contractors and other project participants, resolves customer concerns, and oversees consultant and job-order-contractor contracts.

The position is typically based in an office, with occasional fieldwork. Hybrid flexibility is available after a brief training period. Field conditions may include extreme temperatures, weather, traffic hazards, respiratory hazards, noise, and vibration. The role requires standard construction personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• 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) with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or another state’s technical board, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment.
• Must currently possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass 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.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of professional civil engineering work experience.
• Experience on federally funded construction projects.
• Experience reviewing projects for constructability and bid-readiness.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or training in the Job-Order-Contract construction delivery method.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and coordinate construction projects of varying sizes and complexity, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and transportation improvements.
• Perform construction oversight, administration, and management, with full responsibility and accountability for all project aspects.
• Review, inspect, and monitor contracted projects; resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design plans; and recommend solutions to complex problems.
• Review projects for design clarity, accuracy, constructability, and bid-readiness, identifying issues that could increase costs, impair schedules, or reduce quality.
• Serve as the MCDOT liaison with adjoining communities regarding construction projects.
• Attend or chair meetings with inspectors, contractors, utility companies, survey crews, material testing labs, consultants, and engineers.
• Receive and resolve customer issues and questions, provide requested information, and communicate the status of proposed and existing projects.
• Initiate consultant and job-order-contractor contracts by developing scopes of work, participating in selection, negotiating contracts, and managing contracts and work performed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work schedule option and exceptional work-life balance.
• Growth and development opportunities within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
• 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, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level