Posting Date 10/01/26 Application Deadline 11/01/26 Pay Range $90,000 - $133,750 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 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. About Us Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely! 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! Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video! 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 the 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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require 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 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 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 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 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time 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 The maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 25 pounds Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periods of time 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-sensitive Maricopa 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers 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. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

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