Maricopa County
Posting Date
08/20/25
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
$90,000 - $126,500 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 Transportation About the Position The 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 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, 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 with a hybrid work schedule option
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 upcoming 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 Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Three years of professional engineering experience with transportation projects
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
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record
We Also Value Experience using MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products
Experience working with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Maricopa Association of Governments' standard specifications and details
Experience writing/editing technical specifications for roadway construction, highway design standards and guidelines, technical evaluation reports of highway-related construction materials, testing, and methods
Job Contributions Assist with updates to the MCDOT's Supplement to MAG Standard Specifications and Details, Roadway Design Manual, and Guideline Special Provisions
Assist with developing and updating MCDOT's design guidelines and standard operating procedures
Collaborate with MCDOT's Designers on the creation of QA/QC tools and worksheets for use in design
Collaborate with MCDOT CADD Group, updating or developing CADD Standards and sample plan sheets
Maintain and update MCDOT's Master Bid Item list and Cost Estimation database. Collaborate with designers on the use of custom bid items
Assist with the development and maintenance of user-friendly, customer-driven dashboards and design tools
Assist designers with project-specific specifications
Assists MCDOT Staff with plan reviews and reviews comments using Bluebeam
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing for longer periods of time
The 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 vibration
Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Motor Vehicle, Computer workstation, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Protective Equipment Required Hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses
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.
Apply Now!
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 Transportation About the Position The 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 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, 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 with a hybrid work schedule option
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 upcoming 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 Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Three years of professional engineering experience with transportation projects
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
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record
We Also Value Experience using MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products
Experience working with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Maricopa Association of Governments' standard specifications and details
Experience writing/editing technical specifications for roadway construction, highway design standards and guidelines, technical evaluation reports of highway-related construction materials, testing, and methods
Job Contributions Assist with updates to the MCDOT's Supplement to MAG Standard Specifications and Details, Roadway Design Manual, and Guideline Special Provisions
Assist with developing and updating MCDOT's design guidelines and standard operating procedures
Collaborate with MCDOT's Designers on the creation of QA/QC tools and worksheets for use in design
Collaborate with MCDOT CADD Group, updating or developing CADD Standards and sample plan sheets
Maintain and update MCDOT's Master Bid Item list and Cost Estimation database. Collaborate with designers on the use of custom bid items
Assist with the development and maintenance of user-friendly, customer-driven dashboards and design tools
Assist designers with project-specific specifications
Assists MCDOT Staff with plan reviews and reviews comments using Bluebeam
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing for longer periods of time
The 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 vibration
Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Motor Vehicle, Computer workstation, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Protective Equipment Required Hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses
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.
Apply Now!