Civil Engineer at Maricopa County

Posting Date12/02/25Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledPay Range$90,000 - $126,500 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentTransportationAbout the PositionThe Civil Engineer provides important engineering expertise for the MCDOT TIP and MIP (Transportation and Maintenance Improvement Program). The primary role is to assist the Senior Standards and Review Engineer with maintaining engineering standards, construction specifications, and standard details. This is the journey-level class of the registered civil engineering series; incumbents are responsible for complex assignments requiring technical proficiency and exercising initiative and independent judgment within defined technical and procedural limits.About UsWe value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connectionsProud to OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule optionOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsMaricopa 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireThree years of professional engineering experience with transportation projectsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related fieldRegistration 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 employmentMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving recordWe Also ValueExperience using MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office productsExperience working with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Maricopa Association of Governments' standard specifications and detailsExperience writing/editing technical specifications for roadway construction, highway design standards and guidelines, technical evaluation reports of highway-related construction materials, testing, and methodsJob ContributionsAssist with updates to the MCDOT's Supplement to MAG Standard Specifications and Details, Roadway Design Manual, and Guideline Special ProvisionsAssist with developing and updating MCDOT's design guidelines and standard operating proceduresCollaborate with MCDOT's Designers on the creation of QA/QC tools and worksheets for use in designCollaborate with MCDOT CADD Group, updating or developing CADD Standards and sample plan sheetsMaintain and update MCDOT's Master Bid Item list and Cost Estimation database. Collaborate with designers on the use of custom bid itemsAssist with the development and maintenance of user-friendly, customer-driven dashboards and design toolsAssist designers with project-specific specificationsAssists MCDOT Staff with plan reviews and reviews comments using BluebeamOther job duties as assignedWorking ConditionsThis position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training periodExerting up to 20 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing for longer periods of timeThe position is typically located in an office environment. Occasional field work may be required. Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), wind, rain, traffic hazards, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibrationMachines, tools, equipment, software, and hardwareMotor Vehicle, Computer workstation, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and TeamsProtective Equipment RequiredHard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, and safety glassesSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!