Civil Review Civil Engineer II - Planning & Development

Overview

The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. It is a city department of over 500 employees across four main Divisions:
Management Services, Planning, Historic Preservation, and Development.

The Civil Review Section is responsible for reviewing and approving technical construction documents related to grading and drainage, offsite concrete, paving, storm drain, plats, water, and sewer plans. The Civil Engineer II will perform difficult, complex, and technical paraprofessional engineering duties and advise firms engaged in various technical engineering reviews.

• Review plans regarding grading and drainage, paving, storm drain, plats, water and sewer plans in accordance with City Code, Policy, and Public Standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project developers, contractors, and citizens to obtain approvals in accordance with applicable codes.
• Work at a public counter, answer technical questions from internal and external customers, monitor a shared email inbox, and perform various administrative duties.
• Work under the supervision of a Civil Engineer III, Plan Review Coordinator, or another supervisor, with work reviewed based on inspections, codes, and compliance.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Exceptional project management and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programs.

Pay Range: $82,056.00 to $ annually.
Hiring Range: $82,056.00 to $99,736.00 annually.

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post‑Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long‑term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

• One year of experience in the practice of civil engineering work.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Or two years of experience in civil engineering and a related engineering degree.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre‑screening and driving positions, .
• The City job description can be found here.

• Plan Review experience, including reviewing civil, water/sewer, and/or utility plans.
• Policy Administration experience including enforcing codes and ordinances.
• Public counter or field inspection customer service experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Public Water/Sewer plan review experience.
• Electronic Plan Review experience.
• Plat review experience.
• GIS or mapping system experience.
• Land Development experience.

Recruitment closes August 5, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position‑based recruitment and may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Civil Engineer II, JC:20220, # 62082, 07/16/26, USM, SG, Benefits:007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.