Maricopa County
Water/Wastewater Engineer Program Manager
Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Posting Date
10/22/25
Application Deadline
11/05/25
Pay Range
$106,500 - $153,000 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 Environmental Services About the Position The Water/Wastewater Engineer Program Manager provides leadership for a program/section that conducts engineering plan reviews and approvals, ensuring operational compliance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. This is to ensure that stakeholders of Maricopa County are safe from hazards that could be caused by non-compliance with applicable design and construction rules governing the protection of the environment and public health.
About Us For more than 60 years, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquito-borne diseases and hazardous substances in food, water, and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors.
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 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
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We Require Six years of engineering experience, including work experience in engineering project management
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis
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
We Also Value Ten years of experience in the design, review, permitting, and/or regulation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and facilities
Five years of experience in the design of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities
Supervisory experience overseeing the work of Professional Engineers and/or Engineers-In-Training
Experience with Automated Permit Tracking Systems
Job Contributions Plan, assign, prioritize, evaluate, and review the work of program/section staff, including registered professional engineers, registered sanitarians, other professionals, subordinate supervisors, and support staff for consistency, accuracy, timeliness, conformance to policy/rules, and for technical merit
Work includes permitting, licensing, inspection, and investigation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and related operations in accordance with subdivision, water quality, aquifer protection, and design/construction/health-related codes and regulations
Manage complex and high-profile projects, assignments, and research; develop, implement, and interpret policies, procedures, and programs for engineering aspects of environmental issues related to permitting, control, analysis, design, review, and evaluation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure and operations
Enforce the submittal and approval of discharge authorizations, final verifications, and approvals for and of the construction of all water, sewer, and reclaimed water projects to ensure that projects are in accordance with technical specifications and applicable codes
Provide technical expertise to the section through plan review, on-site inspections throughout the County, and other related work; assure final verification approvals for and construction of all water, sewer, and reclaimed water projects as per relevance to the work unit
Resolve complaints submitted by staff or the public by conducting or delegating investigations; advise and educate the public on environmental issues, regulations, safety, policies, and compliance matters
Inform the division manager of critical and potentially controversial or political program issues; participates in budget development, monitoring, and adherence
Oversee the preparation and submission of timely reports and the maintenance of records
Communicate, interpret, and keep current on changes in environmental regulations and legislation; serve as a representative to federal, state, regional, and local municipalities and groups to coordinate environmental activities, negotiate, inform, and confer; participate in technical meetings, public hearings, and other forums
Participate and may present technical and environmental information to public agencies and/or the public
Working Conditions This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Laptop computer or PC, cell phone, Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to learn permitting and plan review software programs
Protective equipment required Protective clothing (i.e., hard hat, steel-toed shoes) is necessary in some environments
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 Environmental Services About the Position The Water/Wastewater Engineer Program Manager provides leadership for a program/section that conducts engineering plan reviews and approvals, ensuring operational compliance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. This is to ensure that stakeholders of Maricopa County are safe from hazards that could be caused by non-compliance with applicable design and construction rules governing the protection of the environment and public health.
About Us For more than 60 years, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquito-borne diseases and hazardous substances in food, water, and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors.
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 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 Six years of engineering experience, including work experience in engineering project management
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis
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
We Also Value Ten years of experience in the design, review, permitting, and/or regulation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and facilities
Five years of experience in the design of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities
Supervisory experience overseeing the work of Professional Engineers and/or Engineers-In-Training
Experience with Automated Permit Tracking Systems
Job Contributions Plan, assign, prioritize, evaluate, and review the work of program/section staff, including registered professional engineers, registered sanitarians, other professionals, subordinate supervisors, and support staff for consistency, accuracy, timeliness, conformance to policy/rules, and for technical merit
Work includes permitting, licensing, inspection, and investigation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and related operations in accordance with subdivision, water quality, aquifer protection, and design/construction/health-related codes and regulations
Manage complex and high-profile projects, assignments, and research; develop, implement, and interpret policies, procedures, and programs for engineering aspects of environmental issues related to permitting, control, analysis, design, review, and evaluation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure and operations
Enforce the submittal and approval of discharge authorizations, final verifications, and approvals for and of the construction of all water, sewer, and reclaimed water projects to ensure that projects are in accordance with technical specifications and applicable codes
Provide technical expertise to the section through plan review, on-site inspections throughout the County, and other related work; assure final verification approvals for and construction of all water, sewer, and reclaimed water projects as per relevance to the work unit
Resolve complaints submitted by staff or the public by conducting or delegating investigations; advise and educate the public on environmental issues, regulations, safety, policies, and compliance matters
Inform the division manager of critical and potentially controversial or political program issues; participates in budget development, monitoring, and adherence
Oversee the preparation and submission of timely reports and the maintenance of records
Communicate, interpret, and keep current on changes in environmental regulations and legislation; serve as a representative to federal, state, regional, and local municipalities and groups to coordinate environmental activities, negotiate, inform, and confer; participate in technical meetings, public hearings, and other forums
Participate and may present technical and environmental information to public agencies and/or the public
Working Conditions This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware Laptop computer or PC, cell phone, Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to learn permitting and plan review software programs
Protective equipment required Protective clothing (i.e., hard hat, steel-toed shoes) is necessary in some environments
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!