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Engineer Associate

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2909 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2025
Posting Date 10/29/25 Application Deadline 11/05/25 Pay Range $33.65 - $51.44 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation 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, 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. About Us We 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 (MCDOT), 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 connections. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose 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 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require 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 Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value 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 Job Contributions 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 Working Conditions Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware CADD level laptop/desktop, OpenRoads, Bluebeam, Traffic Studies Database, SignCAD, Synchro, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Pro Protective equipment required Hard hat, high-visibility vest, and boots Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must 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-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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