Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

The current vacancies are in the Engineering Department and Water Resources Department, which will be filled at either the Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer level; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies.

First review of all applications will be on Monday, July 20, 2026, and weekly thereafter as needed.

About the Ideal Candidate:  If you are looking to expand your capabilities and grow your knowledge base as an Engineer, the City of Mesa has some exciting job opportunities for growing Civil Engineers in the public sector!  We are currently seeking highly motivated Engineers who want more applicable industry exposure and have a desire to become a well-rounded Engineer.  The City of Mesa is proactively pursuing many types of public infrastructure projects throughout the City to help support our community.  Come join the City of Mesa team and see the difference you can make!  

Civil Engineer ($84,725.47 - $118,687.71) 
Under general supervision, a Civil Engineer performs professional civil engineering work including design layout and plan review.  In addition, the Civil Engineer may supervise the work performed by technical or paraprofessional Engineering staff.  The Civil Engineer classification is the entry-level class within the professional engineering career ladder.  Assignments in Development Services, Engineering, and Water Resources provide opportunity for the application of independent judgment and initiative in the design, management, and review of projects.  This class performs related duties as required.

Work is performed under the direct supervision and guidance of a registered engineer, who instructs the Civil Engineer in practices of project management, engineering methodologies, and engineering principles.  Work is reviewed through meetings, conferences, inspections, and results achieved.  The Civil Engineer class differs from the Senior Civil Engineer class by the latter having registration in the State of Arizona as a Civil Engineer and performing more difficult and varied professional engineering work assignments with minimal direct supervision.  Some employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Senior Civil Engineer upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and registration as a Professional (Civil) Engineer in the State of Arizona.  This class is FLSA exempt-professional.

Senior Civil Engineer ($98,070.75 - $137,385.25)
A Senior Civil Engineer, under general supervision, performs advanced responsible professional engineering work.  Employees in this class perform the full range of professional engineering tasks.  In addition, a Senior Civil Engineer directs and reviews the work performed by lower-level professional and paraprofessional engineers, technicians, inspectors, surveyors, etc.  Assignments are broad in scope and require the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions of considerable difficulty.

A Senior Civil Engineer may specialize in a particular field (example:  storm drainage, sewer and water, roadways, special improvement districts, construction administration, etc.) and act as the City's technical expert in that field.  Some employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and registration as a Professional (Civil) Engineer in the State of Arizona.  This class performs related duties as required and is FLSA exempt-professional.

Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Civil Engineer

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or closely related field.

Special Requirements.  Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Some (6 months - 1 year) civil engineering experience is desirable.  Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is also desirable.

Senior Civil Engineer 

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Special Requirements.  Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment).  Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona is required within six months of hire.

Substance Abuse Testing.  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (by assignment).

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Six months of supervisory experience preferred.

Civil Engineer:
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4631.pdf

Senior Civil Engineer: 
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4923.pdf