Supervising Engineer

Salary: $108,133.17 - $151,478.50 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17497
Department: (H900) Citywide
Opening Date: 07/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 11:59 PM Arizona


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.

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 the use of 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. Additionally, 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.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

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. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to 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 three of those years supervising in the engineering industry. Experience in traffic engineering is required for the assignment to Transportation Department. Experience in water and wastewater engineering is required for the assignment to the Water Resources Department.

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

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 (by assignment) .

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

Link to Job Description
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01


Which vacancy would you like to be considered for? Please check all that apply.

• The current vacancy in the Transportation Assignment
• Future vacancies in the Transportation Assignment
• Future vacancies in the Water Resources Assignment

02


Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or related field? **To receive education credit, you must fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will not be considered. **

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of engineering experience do you have? Please be sure to detail your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

04


Please describe your engineering experience below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. ** To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. **
05


How many years of supervisory experience do you have? Please also detail this experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06


How many years of experience do you have supervising in the engineering industry? Please also detail this experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

07


Please describe your supervisory experience below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. ** To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. **
08


Do you have experience in traffic engineering, as required for the Transportation Department assignment? Please detail your specific traffic engineering experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have experience in water and wastewater engineering, as required for the Water Resources Department assignment? Please detail your specific water/wastewater engineering experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

10


Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Landscape Architect, or Architect, or are you able to be registered by hire or promotion date? Please detail your credentials on your application.

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have experience with roadways, utilities, and building projects? Please detail your specific experience on your application.

• Yes
• No

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