Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

The current vacancies are in the Engineering Department and Water Resources Department, which will be filled at either the Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer level; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies.

First review of applications

First review of all applications will be on Monday, July 20, 2026, and weekly thereafter as needed.

About the Ideal Candidate

If you are looking to expand your capabilities and grow your knowledge base as an Engineer, the City of Mesa has some exciting job opportunities for growing Civil Engineers in the public sector! We are currently seeking highly motivated Engineers who want more applicable industry exposure and have a desire to become a well-rounded Engineer. The City of Mesa is proactively pursuing many types of public infrastructure projects throughout the City to help support our community. Come join the City of Mesa team and see the difference you can make!

Duties

• Civil Engineer: Performs professional civil engineering work including design layout and plan review. May supervise the work performed by technical or paraprofessional Engineering staff.
• Senior Civil Engineer: Performs advanced responsible professional engineering work. Directs and reviews the work performed by lower-level professional and paraprofessional engineers, technicians, inspectors, surveyors, etc.

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.
• Civil Engineer Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or closely related field.
• Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Some (6 months - 1 year) civil engineering experience is desirable. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is also desirable.
• Senior Civil Engineer Minimum Qualifications: Registration As a Professional Civil Engineer. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona is required within six months of hire.

Benefits

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.

Application Instructions

• Which vacancy do you want to be considered for? Please check all that apply.
• Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or closely 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.**
• Are you registered as a Professional Civil Engineer? If yes, please include this information on your application.
• Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
• How many years of civil engineering experience do you have? Please detail your experience on your application.
• Please describe your civil engineering experience below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A.
• Do you have certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)? If yes, please enter the information on your application.
• How many months of full-time experience do you have working in a supervisory capacity? Please detail your experience on your application.
• Please describe your supervisory experience, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application.