Engineer Associate

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for dependents

Kids Club

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Engineer Associate to perform civil plan reviews for permit projects. You will work under a licensed engineer, interact with property owners, developers, contractors, and consultants, and help ensure compliance within the county right-of-way.

The role emphasizes independent judgment and application of standard and non-standard techniques, with a focus on contributing to public safety and community development.

Qualifications

• Four years of civil engineering experience or four years of senior-level technical engineering work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT registration or FE exam may substitute for experience or education.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and documents for compliance with standards within Maricopa County right-of-way.
• Coordinate with coworkers to ensure fair and consistent plan reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to applicants regarding permit requirements and county rules.
• Review field design and construction revisions.
• Coordinate requirements between divisions, departments, and agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

EIT/FE exam

Plan review

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE substitution

Tools

REVU Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Posting Date 10/21/26 Application Deadline 10/28/26 Pay Range $70,000 - $111,250 annually

Job 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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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 the 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Qualifications

• 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
• 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-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. Occasional driving off-site may be required. Incumbent 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 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 [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.