Town of Gilbert

Development Engineer I

Town of Gilbert, Gilbert

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Development Engineer I

Salary

$80,226.00 - $120,339.00 Annually

Location

90 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

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Department

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Division

DEV SERV ENGINEERING

Opening Date

08/21/2025

Closing Date

9/17/ :59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Development Engineer I . With every position we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Development Engineer I reports to the Development Engineer Right of Way Manager . The primary job duties of these positions include:

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Serve as a communication liaison with internal departments/divisions and external organizations and agencies.
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Collaborate with leaders to identify long-term goals, ensuring efforts align with the organization's objectives.
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Complete technical reviews of project documents; prepare correspondence, including letters, e-mails, and Council Communications.
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Prepare Development Agreements, Intergovernmental Agreements, Roadway Annexations, and Abandonments in coordination with private developers, Town Attorney, and other stakeholders.
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Attend meetings on CIP, private development projects, and operational matters.
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Review and process requests from internal staff, residents, and developers.
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Manage projects, determine scope, track progress, and meet with internal and external stakeholders.
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Provide support to Senior Development Engineer, Engineering Right-of-Way Manager, and other staff, as necessary.
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First review of applications will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with a final review on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after the posting closes.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.

About You

At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, Development Engineer I candidates must possess the following requirements:

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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
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4 years of related experience, including but not limited to Project Management, and or Engineering Design.
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Any equivalent combination of experience and training provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
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Licensing and Certification

Engineer-in-Training preferred, or Professional Engineer registered in the State of Arizona preferred.

In alignment with the Town of Gilbert Remote Work Guideline, the Development Engineer I position has been identified as an eligible position for the “Hybrid” remote work category, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site, and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid), Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: ( We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:

This position has been designated as a sedentary position that requires spending most of the workday in an office setting. Click ( here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here ( to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide ( .

In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers, and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field?

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Do you have at least four (4) years of experience relevant to civil engineering plan review, permitting, interpretation of technical codes and specifications, project management, and/or engineering design?

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