Civil Engineer

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

18h•$90,000 - $126,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Every day is different as a Civil Engineer for Maricopa County! The Civil Engineer will provide professional engineering services of considerable complexity to ensure that water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance facilities, reclaimed water facilities, and swimming pool facilities are planned, designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with regulatory, code, and engineering design requirements, thereby protecting public health and safety. The Civil Engineer will routinely network with representatives from municipal, county, state, and professional organizations, as well as the development industry, while carrying out their duties. About Us For more than 60 years, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquito-borne diseases and hazardous substances in food, water, and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid and alternative work schedule option 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 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 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

Requirements

Two years of engineering experience in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, inspection, operation, and/or permitting of water supply, distribution, and treatment facilities, and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or other engineering field that includes coursework in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and water and wastewater system design
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

Private and public sector experience in working directly with municipalities and utilities
Master’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering

Responsibilities

Perform detailed technical engineering analysis of proposed water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, code, and engineering design requirements.
Use hydrology, hydraulic, chemical, biological, soil mechanics, or other civil and environmental engineering standard analytical techniques and calculations.
Recommend design changes to ensure the constructed facility or system will meet regulatory requirements and protect public health and safety
Answer technical inquiries from and interact with customers (developers, engineers, applicants, owners, and consultants) to process applications that require engineering expertise
Receive and provide cross-training and contribute across all Water and Waste Management Division Programs to include the Treatment Program (treatment plant plan review and inspection), the Subdivision Program (water/wastewater infrastructure), the Aquatics/Pool Program (commercial/public pool plan review), the Drinking Water Program (sanitary surveys of public water systems), and the On-Site Septic Program (on-site septic system plan review)
Conduct onsite inspections of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems during construction and after approval to determine if facilities are operated in compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable regulatory and code requirements.
This includes inspections of complex water and wastewater treatment plants
Review completed project documentation submitted by the Engineer of Record to determine compliance with approved plans and permit stipulations.
Work with the owner to resolve problems or follow up with the enforcement division as required
Develop testing protocols and review plans for the commissioning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems
Use personal notes, department forms, and a personal or portable computer to document results of program-related activities in detailed technical reports and transfer records and program data into electronic databases following established protocols
Review water and wastewater operational water quality testing data to determine compliance with approved plans, specifications, stipulations, and code and regulatory requirements
Identify non-compliant construction and operations and apply enforcement policies.
Advise, explain, and educate permit holders, stakeholders, and the public about environmental/public health issues, regulations, safety, policy, and compliance
May oversee the work of other staff, including providing workflow, assignments, training, and guidance to junior staff

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid and alternative work schedule option
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 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