Supervising Engineer

Vacancy Overview

There is one (1) vacancy in the Engineering Assignment; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies in other assignment areas.

First review of applications is Monday, November 24, 2025.

Under general supervision, a Supervising Engineer performs responsible professional‑level engineering design and construction work, and related duties as required.

Employees in this class perform the full‑range of professional‑level engineering design and construction tasks, and supervisory duties including conducting performance reviews, and directing and reviewing the work performed by professional‑level engineers and paraprofessional technicians. Assignments are broad in scope and require the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical and supervisory decisions of considerable difficulty. The Supervising Engineer shall have a broad knowledge of engineering projects (examples: natural gas, electrical utility, storm drainage, streets, sewer and water, buildings, transportation, etc.),

and act as the City’s technical expert and representative. Additionally, Supervising Engineers are responsible for representing the City on projects involving state and federal agencies, private utility companies, and other municipalities. Work is performed under the general direction of a Deputy Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, Water Resources Assistant Director, Deputy Transportation Director, or other management‑level staff. This class is FLSA exempt‑professional.

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

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Extensive (5+ years) engineering experience.
• At least five years supervisory experience with three of those years supervising in the engineering industry.
• Experience in traffic engineering is required for the assignment to Transportation Department.
• Experience in water and wastewater engineering is required for the assignment to the Water Resources Department.

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Landscape Architect, or Architect by hire or promotion date.
• Registration in the state of Arizona is required within six months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

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).

• Experience with roadways, utilities, and building projects is desirable.
• Experience in water and wastewater master planning, system modeling, design, asset management, treatment, and operations is desirable (Water Resources Assignment).