Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Civil project engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, land development, and public works across a market that ranges from entry-level project staff through senior project managers. Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler are the primary hiring hubs, with established employers such as AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, and the Arizona Department of Transportation consistently seeking candidates in roadway design, drainage engineering, and municipal utilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerArdurra
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring13
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Ledcor
Project Controls Coordinator, Heavy Civil
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Project Controls Coordinator, Heavy Civil
Ledcor
Sahuarita, Arizona
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Ledcor
Project Coordinator, Heavy Civil
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Project Coordinator, Heavy Civil
Ledcor
Sahuarita, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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ww clyde
Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil - Structures & DOT Projects
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Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil - Structures & DOT Projects
ww clyde
Apache Junction, Arizona
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $150k/yr

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Granite Construction
Preconstruction Project Manager (Heavy Civil)
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Granite Construction
Added 2w ago
Preconstruction Project Manager (Heavy Civil)
Granite Construction
Tucson, Arizona
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$127k - $190k/yr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Core States Group
Civil Project Engineer
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Core States Group
Added 3w ago
Civil Project Engineer
Core States Group
Scottsdale, Arizona
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Civil Project Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Scottsdale
7 jobs
Tucson
3 jobs
Mesa
2 jobs
Prescott
2 jobs
Flagstaff
2 jobs
Sahuarita
2 jobs
Cottonwood
2 jobs
Tempe
1 job

Civil Project Engineer Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ardurra
Ardurra8 open roles
EMERY SAPP & SONS
EMERY SAPP & SONS3 open roles
Ledcor
Ledcor2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Construction & Real Estate5
  • Manufacturing1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Arizona.

  • Active Arizona PE license or Engineer-in-Training registration with a path to licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and drafting tasks
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and contractor coordination on civil projects
  • Familiarity with ADOT standards, Maricopa Association of Governments guidelines, or local municipal codes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client meetings and agency submittals

Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil project engineer in Arizona?

Becoming a civil project engineer in Arizona requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. After gaining qualifying experience under a licensed professional engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain a full Arizona PE license, which most employers require before promoting staff to project engineer roles.

How much do civil project engineers make in Arizona?

Civil project engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $89,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,740 for the lowest 10% to over $138,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil project engineers in Arizona?

Employers hiring civil project engineers in Arizona right now include Ardurra, EMERY SAPP & SONS, and Ledcor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's active transportation and water infrastructure programs also generate consistent openings with municipal agencies, county public works departments, and large regional engineering consultancies with long-term state contracts.

Which Arizona cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson account for the largest share of civil project engineer openings in Arizona. The Phoenix metro drives most of that volume through rapid population growth fueling road widening, light rail expansion, and large-scale land development, while Tucson's activity centers on university district infrastructure and regional water authority projects, and smaller but active hiring in Chandler and Mesa reflects continued semiconductor and logistics facility site work.

Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is primarily a field-facing and site-coordination role, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 52% of civil project engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve design-heavy or report-writing tasks, such as drainage analysis, CAD drafting, or environmental documentation, rather than construction observation or client-facing site management.

How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to engineering internship and new-graduate programs at large Arizona consultancies and public agencies such as ADOT, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department, or firms like Kimley-Horn that run structured rotational associate programs. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration before graduating significantly strengthens applications. Entry-level titles like project engineer I, design engineer, or CAD technician are common stepping stones that transition naturally into full project engineer roles.

Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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