Principal Engineer (PE) Utilities Administration

The City of Chandler, Arizona is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the Utilities Administration Division’s water and wastewater planning, engineering analyses, capital project coordination, and staff supervision. This onsite role reports to leadership and collaborates with multiple city departments, regulatory agencies, and utility customers, with a salary range of USD 113,006 to 163,820 per year. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and eight years of experience as a licensed engineer in water and wastewater utilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Public Works & Utilities Director and Assistant Directors with long-range planning, capital budget development, complex engineering analyses, and coordination with city departments on capital projects and public infrastructure affected by private development.
• Apply a full range of professional engineering principles and practices in water resources, planning, development, programming, design, construction, and asset management implementation.
• Collaborate with city operations and maintenance teams, interface with regulatory agencies and governmental stakeholders, and engage with residents and utility customers.
• Supervise the daily operations of assigned staff, including professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
• Eight years of experience as a registered engineer in water and wastewater utility design, construction, unit process control and optimization, including at least two years of supervisory experience
• Arizona Professional Engineer licensure
• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Benefits

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Three medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with additional holiday leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)