Civil Engineer

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Unlike private-sector consulting roles, at the Flood Control District, our engineers do what they do best: focus on engineering. There are no billable hours, no marketing expectations, and no client development pressures. Success is defined by technical excellence, real-world impact, and service to the public. In the Floodplain Use Permitting Branch, you will collaborate with a team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians to support various permitting tasks. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-application meetings to provide initial guidance, reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and managing complex permit applications from start to finish. Additionally, this role involves reviewing Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) before submitting them to FEMA.

Requirements

Two years of engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, River Mechanics, Water Resources, Fluid Mechanics, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
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
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FEMA Standards or the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County
Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS mapping and modeling software, including HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, and FlowMaster
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation

Responsibilities

Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models and technical reports.
Review, approve, and issue permits for work within floodplains.
Ensure that submittals are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Represent the Flood Control District in various meetings with other governmental agencies and the public; respond to internal and external requests; and provide technical recommendations/assistance
Coordinate with other Flood Control District staff, communities, and government agencies; represent the Flood Control District at meetings with those organizations and the public; and respond to information requests by examining, investigating, and editing documents and reports
Provide assistance and training to Engineer Associates and Technicians within the Floodplain Permitting Division of the Flood Control District
Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Part-week teleworking after completing an in-person training period
Options for a 9/80 flex schedule and flexible core business hours
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% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1