Supervising Engineer

Description/Duties

There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Transportation 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 will be on Monday, July 20, 2026, and weekly thereafter.

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, 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 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. 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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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.

Minimum Qualifications – 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 a minimum of three years supervising in the engineering industry. Experience in traffic engineering is required for the Transportation assignment. Experience in water and wastewater engineering is required for the Water Resources assignment.

Special Requirements – Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Landscape Architect, or Architect by hire or promotion date. Must register in Arizona within six months of hire. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

Substance Abuse Testing – Mandatory pre‑employment or pre‑placement testing for alcohol, drug, and controlled substances as outlined in City policy.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications – Experience with roadways, utilities, and building projects. Experience in water and wastewater master planning, system modeling, design, asset management, treatment, and operations.

Benefits – A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is available.