Deputy Engineer

Position Overview This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The current vacancy is in the Engineering Department; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies. The first review of applications will be on Monday, June 1, 2026. Responsibilities Under general direction, a Deputy Engineer performs highly responsible engineering work and assists in supervising the design and construction areas of the Engineering Department, or the engineering and planning and process controls groups in the Water Resources Department. A Deputy Engineer may also be assigned highly technical or politically sensitive economic development (private) projects to coordinate with the City. This class performs related duties as required. A Deputy Engineer is responsible for performing advanced professional engineering work in planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day activities of the design and construction areas of the Engineering Department; or in the Engineering and Planning, the Electrical Controls and Utilities Control Systems groups in the Water Resources Department. An employee in this class is expected to resolve problems of a highly professional and technical nature. This class differs from the class of Supervising Engineer by the more difficult and diverse nature of the projects coordinated between the City and contractors, and by additional administrative and management duties. The Deputy Engineer reports to the Assistant City Engineer (Engineering Department Assignments), or the Water Resources Assistant Director (Water Resources Department Assignment) who reviews work through conferences, reports, and evaluations of results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-executive. Engineering Assignments Work involves the management of the design and construction of major arterial, collector, and local streets; public street improvements; public structures; water and sewer systems; and other types of City Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). This position is responsible for managing a diverse group of project managers that will utilize single point project management (SPPM) and alternative methods to deliver CIP’s. SPPM responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of managing a project including scope, design, construction, closeout, and user department coordination. Direct supervision is exercised over professional and technical employees engaged in design, drafting, landscape architecture, gas engineering, field engineering, construction and scheduling, inspections, materials testing, and surveying. This position may also coordinate right-of-way permitting. Water Resources Assignment Work involves overseeing the life cycle asset management program for all components of the water and water reclamation facilities and infrastructure, from inception through retirement and replacement. This position is responsible for the long-range capital improvement programs (CIP) for water and water reclamation systems, which involves analyzing the reliability and maximizing the efficiency of the resources and systems; planning for new growth; prioritizing projects based on funding, constraints, related utility rates, and acceptable rate increase; determining the impacts of utility regulations; and developing and implementing capital replacement schedules for assets. This position is also responsible for overseeing the following activities related to the Water Resources Capital Improvement Program: initiation of projects; coordination and partnering with the Engineering Department on the delivery of the capital projects from inception to completion; review of project deliverables by Water Resources stakeholders including end users/plant operations staff; and partnering with the Engineering Department in making technical, budgetary, schedule, and other important project related decisions during the execution of the project. This position is a liaison with other City departments for coordinating and reviewing CIP’s, ensures that project deliverables are completed, and serves as the escalation point for the Supervising Engineer in resolving design and construction issues with other City departments and contractors. The Deputy Engineer is also responsible for overseeing the activities of the Water Resources Electrical Control and Utilities Control Systems groups, who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the electrical assets as well as the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System assets for the Water Resources Department. The Deputy Engineer supervises one or more: Water Resources Supervising Engineers, Electrical Control Supervisors, and Utilities Control Systems Supervisor; and serves as an escalation point for the aforementioned positions in resolving issues with other groups/divisions within the Water Resources Department or other City departments. 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 Required Engineering Assignments: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Extensive (5+ years) administrative and supervisory experience in the Civil Engineering field, including some (6 months - 1 year) experience in construction and design management, and scheduling and coordinating a variety of Capital Improvement Projects. Water Resources Assignment: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering; or closely related engineering field. Extensive (5+ years) administrative and supervisory experience in Water and/or Wastewater Engineering, including some (6 months - 1 year) experience in capital improvement project planning and life cycle asset management. Extensive experience (5+ years) on project management of water and/or wastewater infrastructure including design and construction. Special Requirements Registration in the State of Arizona is required within six months of hire or promotion. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Engineering Assignment: must be registered as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), Landscape Architect, or Architect by hire or promotion date. Water Resources Assignment: must be registered as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical) by hire or promotion date. Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors within 30 days of supervisory assignment of DOT safety sensitive employees. Substance Abuse Testing 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. (Engineering Assignment). #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Mesa