Engineer Associate

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $34 - $51

About The Position

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact on how we manage our roadways in Maricopa County? Join us as an Engineer Associate in the Traffic Engineering Branch at Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), where you will support work to understand how traffic flows across our over 2,000 miles of roadway and be a part of the process to enhance them. Under general supervision, you will perform various complex technical engineering duties in the field of Traffic Engineering, requiring consideration and analysis of multiple variables and the use of independent judgment in decision-making.

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, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, 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
• 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 in reviewing and evaluating technical documents
• Experience in developing cost estimates
• Experience in conducting quantity takeoffs on construction plan submittals
• Experience in the project development and construction of roadway projects

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate technical reports, such as traffic impact studies, and make recommendations on traffic mitigation improvements
• Review construction plans and verify compliance with departmental design standards, guidelines, and practices
• Conduct quantity takeoffs on project bid items for constructability
• Represent the department at private development progress and issue resolution meetings
• Conduct field reviews of various construction and maintenance projects to verify, correct, and supervise the update of asset inventory
• Evaluate, test, and recommend the acquisition, implementation, and adaptation of new technology to enhance data collection, data governance, and data integrity
• Prepare detailed asset inventory needs based on the review of as-built construction drawings, field inspections, and general construction knowledge
• Other 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees