CIVIL ENGINEER/SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.  

First review of applications will occur on April 19, 2018.

Salary Range:                

Civil Engineer: $67,463 - $91,075 annually

Senior Civil Engineer: $76,793 - $103,670 annually

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

Department / Division:              

Public Works/Engineering

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Job Number:

RC#900874

The City of Tempe participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.50%. ASRS pension plan includes a Long-Term Disability Benefit. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, holiday and short-term disability. Our employees have generous insurance options for medical, dental, vision and life. For more details, visit: http://www.tempe.gov/city-hall/internal-services/human-resources/benefits-summary

DESCRIPTION

This position of Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer will perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of public works and related projects. This position is assigned to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Design Section.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and prepare plans and specifications and cost estimates for public works projects including water and sewer lines, storm drains, irrigation facilities, sprinkler systems, paving projects and other street improvements, large scale City facilities and buildings, various park projects and related projects;
• Determine steps to be taken to process project; prepare estimates as to time needed; schedule and coordinate the acquisition of data; coordinate the completion of designs in accordance with established schedule;
• Coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors;
• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolutions of problems during construction; review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications;
• Assign routine investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical staff; request survey, mapping, and data collection; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems;
• Administer and enforce City Codes and standards on engineering projects.