Engineer Associate

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $70,000 - $107,000 • Onsite

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

• Experience with Job-Order-Contracts and other construction contracting methods
• Experience working on roadway construction projects
• Knowledge of the Cartegraph software program

Responsibilities

• 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 submittents, 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level