Engineer Associate

Posting Date

05/22/26

Application Deadline

05/29/26

Pay Range

$70,000 - $107,000 annually
Salary 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 Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

Unlike private-sector consulting roles, at the Flood Control District, our engineers do what they do best: focus on engineering. There are no billable hours, no marketing expectations, and no client development pressures. Success is defined by technical excellence, real-world impact, and service to the public. So, whether you are a new college graduate or you already have experience in the engineering industry, this position could be the right fit for you. 

In the Floodplain Use Permitting Branch, you will collaborate with a team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians to support various permitting tasks. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-application meetings to offer initial guidance, reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and managing complex permit applications from beginning to end. Additionally, this role involves assisting in the review of Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) before submitting them to FEMA.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

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Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• 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

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, chemical, environmental, mechanical, etc.), landscape architecture, surveying, hydrology, environmental science, geology, or related field OR

• Four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience or hydrology experience. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training may substitute for the experience OR

• Four years of experience leading and performing senior-level technical engineering work

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Familiarity with FEMA Standards or the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County

• Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS mapping and modeling software, including HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, and FlowMaster

• Certified Floodplain Manager designation

Job Contributions

• Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models and technical reports.  Reviews, approves, and issues permits for work within floodplains.  Ensure that submittals are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations

• Represent the Flood Control Districts in various meetings with other governmental agencies, the public, and respond to internal and external requests, and provide technical recommendations/assistance

• Coordinate with other Flood Control District staff, communities, and government agencies; represent the Flood Control District at meetings with those organizations and the public; and respond to information requests by examining, investigating, and editing documents and reports

• Provide assistance to technicians within the Floodplain Permitting division of the Flood Control District. Participate in design/modeling learning opportunities as provided by the District or outside trainers

• Other Job Duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• ArcGIS Pro, Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing, Microsoft Suite, and engineering software

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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