New

Engineer

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2801 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
Posting Date 07/15/25 Application Deadline 07/25/25 Pay Range $83,000 - $126,500 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 Flood Control District About the Position In this role, the Engineer performs a variety of professional technical duties of a basic to complex nature. Under general supervision, the primary focus of this position will be reviewing construction drawings, drainage reports, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and technical reports for revisions to floodplain delineations, floodplain management, and floodplain use permitting. Additionally, as a public-facing department, the Engineer will provide information and technical assistance to the public, consulting engineers, co-workers, and other agencies. About Us Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily! Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video! 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, Hydrology, or Water Resources Engineering field Two years of work experience as a civil engineer with a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, or water resources Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six months of employment We Also Value Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification Familiarity with Floodplain Regulations and Flood Control District structures Demonstrated experience in the use of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D & 2D, and ArcGIS Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others Job Contributions Review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for FEMA floodplain map changes, sand and gravel, and floodplain use permitting Review surface water hydrology computer modeling, primarily utilizing HEC-HMS Review surface water hydraulic computer modeling primarily utilizing HEC-RAS Review technical reports related to hydrologic and hydraulic analyses Review engineered grading and drainage plans, construction documents, and drainage reports for compliance with floodplain regulations Provide prompt and accurate written and verbal communications related to floodplain permitting information, submitted review documents, required corrections, permit procedures, and status of plan reviews; inputs to permitting software Represent the Flood Control District in various meetings with other governmental agencies, the public, and respond to internal and external requests, and provide technical recommendations/assistance. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, the public, governmental agencies, and permit stakeholder groups 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 Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware ArcGIS, Tyler Permitting, Microsoft Suite, and engineering software as above 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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