Resident Engineer

**Posting Date**03/03/26**Application Deadline**04/17/26**Pay Range**$90,000 - $126,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.**Job Type**Unclassified**Department**Flood Control District**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 ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery.

The Resident Engineer promotes safety, maintains project quality, and protects public resources through diligent oversight, accurate documentation, and proactive problem-solving.Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!!**Proud to Offer*** Work with a greater purpose* 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, , 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% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1**We Require*** Two years of professional experience as a Resident Engineer with direct work experience in construction, dam safety, and geotechnical engineering* 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**Other Requirements**Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire**We Also Value*** Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others* 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 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**Job Contributions*** 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. This includes providing 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**Working Conditions*** Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree* Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration* Requires work at field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, odors, and uneven terrain.

Field work may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat* Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade.* Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require long periods of sitting**Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware**ArcGIS/ArcPro**Protective Equipment Required**As needed for field work**Selection Procedure*** Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications* Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile* Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.**Apply Now!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in!

Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr