Qualifications
CIVIL ENGINEER / SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER - PUBLIC WORKS
This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur on Friday, December 26, 2025.
The Engineering Division is recruiting for four openings, two in the Water Engineering Section managing water and wastewater related infrastructure projects, one in the Capital Improvement Program Design Section as a project manager, and one in the Technical Services Section to manage the City's Pavement Management Program.
Pay Grade Civil Engineer: 113 Senior Civil Engineer: 116
Annual Salary Range Civil Engineer: $71,800 - $105,900 Senior Civil Engineer: $89,600 - $132,100
The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. 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.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Wellness Program Discount on health premiums Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
Senior Civil Engineer Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave Civil Engineer Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division: Public Works / Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Regular This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Number: RC# 902390
DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position performs a variety of project management functions for complex engineering projects. Manages projects from conception to design completion and preconstruction phase. Develops and monitors project budgets. Coordinates with City departments, outside consultants, and contractors, and residents/business owners. Performs design review, construction procurement, field review, and site visits. Senior Civil Engineer provides direct supervision to assigned staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Interprets and provides technical reviews of plans and specifications for projects as well as engineering solutions in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Manage all aspects of Capital Improvement Program project delivery. Prepares cost estimates and project budgets. Communicates and coordinates regularly with consultants, contractors, other City employees, management, public, and vendors to complete projects. Provides technical support and recommendations to City management in engineering-related areas involving water, wastewater, streets, transportation, storm drain, structural, building systems, and parks. Participates in consultant or contractor qualifications-based selection; evaluates consultant proposals and negotiates scope and fees for public infrastructure projects within defined budget. Administers contracts to prepare studies, reports, plans, and specifications for permitting, bidding, and construction; prepares addendums during bidding, answers bidders' questions, and evaluates bids.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Civil Engineer: 2 years of experience in civil engineering project management or related experience
Senior Civil Engineer: 4 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, or related experience.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education
Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
Professional Licensure and/or Certifications
Civil Engineer & Senior Civil Engineer Valid Driver's License Senior Civil Engineer Professional Engineer (PE) License in Arizona or reciprocity within 6 months
Additional
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: Criminal history review Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
Civil Engineer & Senior Civil Engineer position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Civil Engineer position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA) Senior Civil Engineer position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors Association (TSA)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.