Permits Civil Engineer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Engineer a future with Maricopa County by applying for the Permits Civil Engineer! In this role, you will perform entry-level through journey-level professional engineering duties, including reviewing detailed traffic, paving, grading, drainage, storm drain, water, sewer, dry utilities, and landscape construction drawings. You will play an important role in the development of Maricopa County while helping to assure a safe and organized built environment. Work with and in conjunction with the full list of transportation-related professionals, including development firms, home builders, contractors, utility companies, local municipalities, and state regulatory agencies. You will provide clear and accurate technical guidance to other departments, consultants, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and the public on environmental regulations, testing issues, zoning ordinances, traffic issues, floodplain issues, and related matters. You will be one of MCDOT’s key plan reviewers to ensure permitted improvements within County rights-of-way comply with all applicable design standards. You will collaborate with County field inspectors to ensure construction proceeds according to approved plans and permits.

Requirements

• Two years of applicable civil engineering experience, either reviewing or preparing construction drawings
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 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

• Experience in plan preparation and review of private development projects, and for projects occurring within public right-of-way
• Experience in drainage design and review
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, build relationships, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide project reviews and ensure project deliverables meet Department standards
• Provide clear and accurate technical guidance to other departments, consultants, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding engineering and plan requirements, environmental regulations, testing issues, zoning ordinances, traffic issues, floodplain issues, etc.
• Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria; make recommendations for the selection of appropriate countermeasures
• Represent the assigned department at various meetings with other government agencies and the public
• Other related 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