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Engineer Associate

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Jul 23, 2025

Posting Date

07/22/25

Application Deadline

08/05/25

Pay Range

$63,750 - $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 application of standard and non-standard techniques and procedures, and requiring independent judgment. This position works under the supervision of a licensed engineer and will focus on civil engineering plan review for permit projects. As a member of the Plan Review Team, this position is actively involved in supporting 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 upcoming 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

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Or

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

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

  • Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for two years of experience

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

  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

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's 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

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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