Engineer Associate

Posting Date

11 / 06 / 25

Application Deadline

11 / 14 / 25

Pay Range

$70,000 - $107,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Engineer Associate utilizes their technical knowledge and abilities to complete tasks that are often of high difficulty, requiring the application of standard and non-standard techniques and procedures, as well as independent judgment. This position operates under the supervision of a licensed engineer and focuses on civil engineering plan review for permit projects. As a member of the Plan Review Team, this position actively supports the community by interacting with property owners, developers, contractors, and engineering consultants so they can perform construction activities within the County right-of-way.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience; Or

Four years of experience leading and performing senior-level technical engineering work; Or

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) may substitute for the experience

An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Job Contributions

Review plans and related documents for compliance with applicable standards for work occurring within Maricopa County right-of-way.

Coordinate with coworkers and others to ensure fairness and consistency in technical plan and document reviews

Provide technical guidance to applicants regarding permit requirements; interpret and explain County rules and regulations, respond to requests for information; investigate and follow up on technical inquiries

Review projects in the field during design and construction; review field revisions for projects under construction

Coordinate requirements between various divisions, departments, and other agencies and municipalities

Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position requires the employee to be in the office / field or customer-facing for all hours worked

Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, REVU Bluebeam plan review software, and proprietary permitting management software

Protective equipment required

Hard hat and safety vest

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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