Civil Engineer

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About the Position

As a Civil Engineer in this role, you will perform various professional civil engineering activities related to evaluating the impacts of proposed projects related to the Flood Control District property, right-of-way, and structures. These projects include utilities construction, drainage and stormwater systems, bridges and roadways, channels and box culverts, recreational trails and parks, and temporary use or events. Additionally, this role supports the plan review, right-of-way permit issuance, and project coordination of different types of uses of District property.

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!

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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

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We Require

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with a discipline such as Water Resources Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

• Two years of experience in civil engineering work, including reading and interpreting construction reports, specifications, plans/drawings for utilities, grading and drainage, stormwater systems, bridges, roadways, channels, box culverts, recreational trails, parks, and other public/private infrastructure projects

• 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

• Masters 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-RAS model and ArcMap

• Experience in permit review and familiarity with HEC-1 and FLO-2D models

• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others

• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques used to design, construct, and maintain Public Works infrastructure systems

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, terminology, and procedures

Job Contributions

• Review, approve, and draft permits for proposed projects that impact Flood Control Right-of-Ways. Recommend or issue No Objection Letters for projects that do not impact Flood Control Right-of-Ways. Participate in and provide recommendations to preapplication meetings, project proposals, and comment resolution meetings. Support floodplain use permitting as required

• Research and complete information, plan, and document requests for projects and Public Records Requests

• 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 clear and accurate technical guidance regarding flood control right-of-way requirements for consultants, applicants, other partner agencies, and the public, and ensure compliance with the requirements

• Coordinate with other branches, communities, and government agencies; represent the Right-of-Way Use Permitting Branch at meetings with those organizations and the public; and respond to information requests by examining, investigating, and editing documents and reports

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, the public, governmental agencies, and permit stakeholder groups

• Perform in-house general civil and Right-of-Way Use reviews and recommendations for projects partnered with other agencies

• 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

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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