Senior Engineer – Public Works

Are you ready to put your engineering expertise to work on projects that make a visible and lasting impact? Join the Town of Prescott Valley Public Works Department as our Senior Engineer and help shape the infrastructure that supports a growing and dynamic community. In this key role, you’ll help drive the Town’s capital improvement program by identifying future infrastructure needs, developing and delivering complex projects, solving real-world engineering challenges, and ensuring high standards from design through construction.

We’re looking for an experienced civil engineer who brings strong technical expertise, takes ownership of projects, and enjoys developing others. If you’re energized by seeing projects move from concept to completion and want the opportunity to influence how a community grows, we invite you to bring your experience and leadership to Prescott Valley!

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL: 

Perform high level review and analysis of Town infrastructure needs.
Assist the Public Works Director in developing long-range CIP projects. Developing scope of work, project cost and preferred delivery methods. Tracks progress of all active CIP projects and provides regular updates to the Director.
Ensure compliance with proper civil engineering design standards and specifications, inspection practices, safe working standards and practices.
Coach assigned team by providing regular guidance and feedback while seeking out ways and training to assist in elevating staff knowledge.
Oversee project management and construction management either directly or through consultants.
Assist field operations by developing small designs to address field issues.
Perform design review of plans and technical reports for CIP Projects for conformance with proper civil engineering standards and to Town standards.
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Typical Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering,environmental engineering or closely related engineering field, with 
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, inclusive of two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. 
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including driving record. 
Registration as a Professional Engineer required.
Advanced engineering knowledge and judgement regarding transportation, water, wastewater, environmental services, municipal facilities and other civil engineering infrastructure concepts, issues, and requirements.
 
Supplemental Information

The Town’s complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits. 

The expected hiring range is $116,330 – $131,300
The full salary range is $116,330 – $174,495   
Open Until Filled with First Review of Applications on September 23, 2026

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov 

Equal Opportunity Employer