ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving our 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.

The Planning and Development Department is seeking a Structural Plans Engineer to review and examine complex building construction plans for compliance with adopted codes and ordinances. Advice and guidance is provided to architects, engineers, and contractors related to the interpretation of the Phoenix Building Construction Code and in resolving complicated code issues. Technical expertise is exercised to develop and maintain consistency among plan review and inspection staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

SALARY

Pay Range: $104,728.00 to $140,337.60 annually.

Hiring Range: $104,728.00 to $127,296.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 069. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 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.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

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)
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

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The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Three years of experience performing structural design or review of building plans and calculations.
• Experience designing standard building construction materials.
• Experience using and applying IBC and structural material codes.
• Experience preparing and interpreting building construction plans.
• Experience with Electronic Plan Review Software.
• Experience with structural system rational analysis and building member design.
• Experience using and interpreting engineering design and calculation software.
• Experience with field inspections.
• Experience with structural deferred submittals.
• ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification.
• Professional registration in the State of Arizona as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer (PE).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 18, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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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REFERENCE

Structural Plans Engineer, JC:23540, ID# 63219, 11/04/26, USM, SG, Benefits:007

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