Annual Facilities Program Structural Plans Engineer- Planning & Development

About the role

The Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs arise. The process is governed through development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) and construction codes.
• Knowledge of plan review and examining complex building construction documents prepared by a structural engineer for compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.
• Ability to use digital design and plan review mark-up software (ie., Bluebeam, Projectdox, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Ability to provide written and verbal communication related to the interpretation of the Phoenix Building Construction Code to resolve complicated code related issues.

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
• - Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• - 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the building construction industry relating to structural engineering for buildings or similar structures.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• By the end of probation, must meet the following two requirements:- Registered Professional Engineer / Structural or Civil (PE) in the State of Arizona
• ICC Building Plans Examiner (B3)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification.
• Professional registration in the State of Arizona as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with supervising field employees, including Inspector and Plan reviewers.
• Experience working with standard building construction materials.
• Experience preparing and interpreting building construction plans.
• Experience reviewing structural construction plans.
• Experience using and applying IBC and structural material codes
• Experience with Electronic Plan Review Software.
• Experience with structural system rational analysis and building member design (building construction).
• Experience using and interpreting engineering design and calculation software.
• Experience with field inspections.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 16, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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