Resident Engineer

Maricopa County

. Perform as a senior construction manager, directly managing field construction activities on multiple construction projects.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform as a senior construction manager, directly managing field construction activities on multiple construction projects.
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 in accordance with the plans and specifications.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of professional experience as a Resident Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
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
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
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
Direct work experience with dam safety projects and geotechnical engineering
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option
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
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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Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementconstructability reviewsgeotechnical engineeringflood control projectsroadway projectstransportation projectsbid-readiness reviewalternative project delivery methodsfield construction activitiesproblem resolution

Soft Skills

guidancementoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipdirectionstakeholder managementorganizational skillsreporting

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)