Land Development Engineer
Job Location:

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 Grade: T2 Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

Job Summary:

As part of the Planning and Engineering Section, the Land Development Engineer manages and reviews land development proposals to maintain and enhance the value of State Trust Land. Under the supervision of the Section Manager, this position applies professional civil and environmental engineering expertise to a diverse range of moderate-to-complex projects. This role focuses on infrastructure assessments, site plan reviews, and multi-agency coordination to ensure that land use entitlements-including drainage, utilities, and transportation-align with Department goals.

Job Duties:

-Engineering Review & Value Enhancement: Evaluate engineering plans, reports, and studies associated with sales, leases, mineral extractions, and right-of-way easements. Ensure designs retain or enhance land value.
-Infrastructure & Land Use Assessment: Conduct and review assessments for on-site/off-site drainage, water/wastewater infrastructure and capacity, dry utilities, and transportation access to support land use entitlements (zoning) and parcel disposition.
-Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: Manage permit applications and reports for state and federal requirements, including Clean Water Act (Sections 208, 401, 404), FEMA studies (CLOMR/LOMR), and ADWR dam safety inspections.
-Project Management: Manage complex project caseloads, including developing scopes of work, consultant selection, internal/external coordination, and preparing summaries for management.
-Regional Stakeholder Representation: Represent the Department as a primary stakeholder in regional projects, coordinating with agencies such as ADOT, ADEQ, ADWR, cities and counties to align with regional engineering policies.
-GIS, Analysis & Communication: Utilize ArcGIS to prepare evaluative maps and effectively communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences and decision-makers.
-Process Improvement: Evaluate processes and apply Arizona Management System principles to identify efficiencies and develop and/or update standard work procedures.
-Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
-The principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering as applied to urban land development, hydrology/hydraulics and survey
-Topographic, land status and hydrological maps and aerial imagery to evaluate proposed development on or adjacent to State Trust land; ability to interpret legal descriptions of land parcels
-Traffic circulation concepts and associated rights-of-way requirements
-Federal, State and local statutes, regulations, standards, policies and procedures applicable to engineering infrastructure (Roadways, Drainage, Water Distribution System, Wastewater System and Dry Utilities) and Permits ( 401/404 CWA, Floodplain Land Use Permits)

Skilled In:
-Strong comprehension, written and verbal communication
-Standard office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, Salesforce, etc.)
-Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic models (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO2D, Rational Method Analysis)
-Locating information and conducting research of assessor's records, title reports and ALTA Surveys, long-range and current planning documents, zoning ordinances and ASLD electronic file contents (OASIS, PALMS, parcel viewer, and Salesforce)

Ability To:
-Present complex engineering concepts in written, verbal or graphic format to internal and external stakeholders
-Develop a project scope of work and procure outside consultants, track milestones and work product deliveries, manage project budgets, coordinate internal and external team members
-Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands and execute on deliverables
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and external stakeholders
-Work independently and problem-solve to develop options for management consideration
-Research and analyze data to make logical recommendations
-Read, understand and review site plans and engineering plans

Selective Preference(s):
• Minimum of two years of professional engineering experience in land development or hydrology/hydraulic experience is preferred. One Year of experience may be substituted with an advanced degree.
• Master's degree in engineering, hydrology or related discipline, and/or 8+ years of related professional experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as civil or environmental engineering, or construction management with an emphasis in land development.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) Driver's License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (learn more here ).
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable health insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Contact Us:

If you have trouble applying for this position, please email [email protected] for assistance.