Resident Engineer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $90,000 - $126,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engineer serves as the on-site technical authority responsible for administering and overseeing public infrastructure construction projects for the Flood Control District. In this role, you will provide professional engineering expertise, direct field inspection activities, problem solve, and facilitate communication among contractors, consultants, project managers, and internal and external stakeholders. This position ensures that all construction activities comply with contract documents, engineering standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements, while delivering the project on time and cost-effectively. The Resident Engineer promotes safety, maintains project quality, and protects public resources through diligent oversight, accurate documentation, and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience as a Resident Engineer with direct work experience in CE&I (Construction, Engineering, and Inspection)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Environmental, etc.)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Horizontal construction experience in public works projects, emphasizing flood control-type projects, including dam safety-related construction experience
• Construction experience on roadway and transportation projects
• Experience in the review of projects for constructability and bid-readiness
• Experience with construction alternative project delivery methods
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Experience on federally funded construction projects

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Senior Construction Manager, directly managing field construction activities on multiple construction projects.
• Provide construction oversight, administration, and management duties with full accountability for all aspects of projects.
• Provide guidance and direction to contractors, resolving construction issues and problems at the lowest level, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Perform in-house reviews of construction plans and specifications, participate in constructability reviews, and prepare reports documenting construction activities and progress.
• Use engineering knowledge to identify and resolve construction problems within the context of the plans and specifications, and accomplishes this within the regulatory requirements for the project.
• Provide guidance and mentor other Construction Managers and Inspectors.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, stakeholders, and agencies to ensure the successful completion of construction projects that will meet the expectations of all project partners.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• 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 a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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