Engineer Associate - Maricopa County : Job Details

Posting Date01/09/25Application Deadline01/19/25Pay Range$63,750 - $104,000 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 TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentFlood Control DistrictAbout the PositionUnder general supervision as an Engineer Associate within the River Mechanics and Engineering Application Development Branch, you will review and approve river mechanics projects and perform in-house river mechanics projects and engineering software testing and development.About UsFlood 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!Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this 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
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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  • Bachelor's degree in a work-related engineering discipline such as, but not limited to, Civil, Environmental, Geology, Hydrology, Water Resources, or Geography; OR
  • Four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering or hydrology experience; OR
  • Four years of experience performing technical engineering work
  • Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the aforementioned experience
  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
  • Positions may have additional experience requirements and/or discipline-specific certifications or professional registration requirements
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also Value
    • Proficient in hydrology, engineering, or a related water resources field, with experience in surface water modeling software like HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or FLO-2D
    • Knowledge of ARC-GIS/ARCPro or other GIS software and understanding of FEMA's Flood Insurance Study products and Map Service Center
    • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with preferred experience in sediment transport, scour analysis, river mechanics, and HEC-RAS modelingJob Contributions
      • Review and approve river mechanics for planning documents, engineering analysis reports, engineering design reports, engineering plans, specifications, computer models (sediment transport and hydraulic models), engineering calculations, data, parameters, and results for all Flood Control District's engineering and planning projects and permit requests. Perform field reconnaissance to obtain information related to river mechanics on various projects as needed
      • Perform in-house river mechanics engineering analysis, studies, sediment transport computer modeling, advanced hydraulic computer modeling, erosion hazard mitigation design, energy dissipation structures design, and engineering design to support Flood Control District's dams rehabilitation projects, levee construction, and repair projects, bridges, open channels, capital improvement projects, area drainage master studies/plans, water course master plans, floodplain use permit, sand and gravel use permit, right-of-way permit, etc. Perform field reconnaissance to obtain information related to river mechanics on various projects as needed
      • Represent the Flood Control District in various meetings with other governmental agencies, and the public responds to internal and external requests. Provide technical recommendations/assistance
      • Monitor all aspects of a project, including its impact on other projects. Review all assigned projects and report their impact on other existing or proposed projects, FEMA floodplains, FCDMC floodplains, and FCDMC's properties
      • Assist in testing engineering software related to hydrology, hydraulics, and river mechanics. Develop engineering software to assist in engineering applicationsWorking Conditions
        • Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
        • The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
        • Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
        • Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travelMachines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
          • HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D, HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, Culvert Master, FlowMaster, HY8, ArcGIS/Pro, HEC-RAS sediment transport, HEC-6, HEC-6T, Fluvial-12, RiverFlow2D, SMS, WMS, Python, MATLAB, C#, and QGISProtective Equipment Required
            • Safety helmet and vest during outdoor fieldworkSelection 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!