Engineer Associate

Posting Date 10/21/26 Application Deadline 10/28/26 Pay Range $70,000 - $111,250 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 purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience; orFour years of experience leading and performing senior-level technical engineering work; orBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related fieldCertification 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-wayCoordinate with coworkers and others to ensure fairness and consistency in technical plan and document reviewsProvide 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 inquiriesReview projects in the field during design and construction; review field revisions for projects under constructionCoordinate requirements between various divisions, departments, and other agencies and municipalitiesOther job duties as assigned Working Conditions This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours workedExerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degreePosition is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Occasional driving off-site may be requiredIncumbent 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 Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!