Resident Engineer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $90,000 - $133,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Resident Engineer leads the lifecycle of transportation construction projects from construction through closeout. With limited supervision, the engineer independently performs construction oversight, administration, and management and is responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with plans and contract documents. The role also represents Maricopa County to citizens, other agencies, and organizations and serves as the subject-matter expert for assigned projects.

Projects may range in size and complexity and include roadway, bridge, drainage, and other transportation improvements. The position is typically based in an office, with occasional fieldwork, and may offer hybrid flexibility after a brief training period.

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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration 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.
• Currently possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record.

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 responsibility and accountability for all project aspects.
• Review, inspect, and monitor contracted projects; resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design plans; and recommend ways to address complex problems.
• Review projects for design clarity, accuracy, constructability, and bid-readiness, identifying issues that could increase costs, impair schedules, or reduce quality.
• Represent MCDOT as a liaison with adjoining communities regarding construction projects.
• Attend or chair meetings with inspectors, contractors, utility companies, survey crews, material testing laboratories, 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 selections, negotiating contracts, and managing contracts and the work performed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work schedule option and exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Wellness program with an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and a 100% employer match starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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