Engineer Associate

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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