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.
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!
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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, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
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
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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
Utilize engineering expertise 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. 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
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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.
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