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CIVIL ENGINEER - SENIOR

City of Surprise
Surprise, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL ENGINEER - SENIOR position at City of Surprise?

The City of Surprise Public Works Department seeks a highly-motivated, civil engineering principals-oriented Civil Engineer-Senior to seize this opportunity to join its team in support of the Engineering Development Review division. This division staffs the City's engineering development review TEAM and works collaboratively with other city departments, residents and the development community to ensure that the City of Surprise grows safely and efficiently for the benefit of its residents and businesses. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to demonstrate their excellence in general civil engineering design knowledge, organizational skills and be able to effectively and responsively communicate the needs of the City's Public Works Department's requirements in a positive and professional manner. Join us to make a positive impact in the community and grow professionally!


SUMMARY

Under general supervision, incumbent performs development reviews of various complex developments and Capital Improvement projects that involve coordination among multiple departments or agencies; exhibit technical expertise in areas of responsibility; coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; assist in mentoring and training, and performing related work as assigned. Incumbents develop solutions, interpret policies and procedures, and have the authority to approve and stamp engineering plans.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience, with a minimum of three (3) years design/review experience in land development projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer license (PE) or an equivalency through state reciprocity. Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.


SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.


Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include: 


  • Criminal Background Screening
  • Drug Screen
  • Education & Experience Verification
  • E-Verify
  • Fingerprinting
  • 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.


Salary : $96,133 - $144,200

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