Job Description

Posting Date

05/28/26

Application Deadline

06/04/26

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

Now is your chance to join the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) as an Engineer Associate! In this role, high importance is placed on ensuring public services are provided promptly and efficiently by an individual who considers the impact of their actions at the individual, team, and organizational levels.

We are looking for an Engineer Associate with a focus on project and construction management, and on enhancing public services. Our desired candidate will have specific experience in planning and construction of roadways, maintenance, pavement preservation, and related projects.

To be part of our innovative team as an Engineer Associate, you must:

• Find creative and fiscally responsible solutions to benefit the community

• Be an effective communicator at all organizational levels

• Listen carefully to the needs of your customers and provide workable solutions

• Think creatively and provide solutions that are outside the box

• Have the ability to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and managers to forward the mission and vision of Maricopa County

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

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want 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; 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

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Experience with Job-Order-Contracts and other construction contracting methods

• Experience working on roadway construction projects

• Knowledge of the Cartegraph software program

Job Contributions

• Plan, manage, and coordinate construction and maintenance for new and reconstructed roadways, bridges, subdivisions, drainage structures, utilities, guardrails, sidewalks, curb and gutter, signing, striping, traffic control, and all other roadway features

• Perform project management duties by preparing the scope of work for roadway maintenance projects; review project plans, specifications, and estimates; coordinate design activities with various engineering disciplines

• Review, inspect, and monitor projects under contract; resolve discrepancies between field conditions and plans; recommend methods of resolving field issues; negotiate and prepare change orders; prepare and approve project pay estimates

• Review daily inspection reports, project schedules, contractor submittals, and coordinate daily work tasks for the delivery of roadway construction projects

• Review construction plans, specifications, and details for constructability in accordance with MAG specifications and standard details; MCDOT specifications and standard details, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations

• Participate in project development meetings and ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget; coordinate the development of project designs; evaluate the need for design changes and provide technical recommendations

• Assist Engineers in preparing and managing construction contracts of various types

• Using computer software programs, prepare and maintain detailed project reports, documents, files, and inspections; prepare general correspondence, emails, memorandums, letters, and enter/retrieve project data

• Respond to questions from citizens and agencies on public works projects and plans

• 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 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• 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

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Selection Procedure

• 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 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.

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