Civil Engineer - Water Services ($4,000 hiring incentive)

City of Peoria, AZ

$87K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of three years professional engineering experience.
  • Registered Professional Engineer required upon hire; preference for Arizona registration.
  • Valid Arizona Driver's License required upon hire.
  • Advanced knowledge of project delivery methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program.
  • Manage and deliver Capital Improvement Projects.
  • Perform water and wastewater system planning exercises.
  • Coordinate with developers to ensure compliance with city standards.
  • Provide engineering support to Operations and other departments.
  • Oversee project research, schedules, fees, and contracts.
  • Prepare and review intergovernmental agreements and construction documents.

Benefits

  • $4000 sign-on incentive subject to program guidelines.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:
August 23, 2026

Salary Range:
Min $87,917.33 - Mid $109,017.47 - Max $130,117.60
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Department:
Water Services

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, related field, or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of three years professional engineering experience or in a related field. Requires a working knowledge of Civil Engineering principles, specialized practices, equipment and procedures.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: Registered Professional Engineer required upon hire with preference to Arizona registration. Valid AZ Drivers License upon hire.

***$4000.00 sign on incentive is subject to program guidelines***

Tell me more.....
The Peoria Water Services Department has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer. This classification will be assigned to the Planning and Engineering Division and will receive direction from the Engineering Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to assist in the annual development of the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program; manage and deliver Capital Improvement Projects; perform water and wastewater system planning exercises; coordinate with developers to ensure compliance with city standards; and provide engineering technical support to the Operations divisions and other departments. Additional project management duties may include, but are not limited to project research, assigning and coordinating schedules; negotiating fees and contracts; preparing and reviewing intergovernmental agreements; oversee document drafting, reviewing design documents, studies, and reports; bid document preparation, bid coordination and review, managing construction contracts, other related tasks.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• A minimum of four years of civil engineering design and planning experience with a focus on water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineering Registration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of project delivery methods.
• Experience working with engineering consultants and contractors.
• Knowledge of City procurement policies and procedures.
• Great attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prepare and present important presentations.

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

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