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Posting Date 05/12/25
Application Deadline 05/19/25
Pay Range $83,000 - $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 Flood Control District
About the Position This position will perform a variety of professional civil engineering activities related to hydrology and hydraulics and serve as a subject matter expert for Flood Control District projects. These projects include construction/rehabilitation of flood control structures (dams, levees, bridges, culverts, and open channels), area drainage master studies, floodplain use and right-of-way permits, and more. Projects may be in-house or in collaboration with other government agencies, contractors, or the public. The employee will have the opportunity to utilize a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software, both as a reviewer and in the development of new models. 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! Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video! 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 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 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 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Bachelor's degree in a work-related engineering discipline, such as but not limited to Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, or Fluid Mechanics Two years of professional engineering work experience as a hydraulic engineer, drainage design engineer, water resources engineer, or general civil engineer with a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and river mechanics 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
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification Direct experience in reviewing and/or developing hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), HEC-HMS, HEC-1, FLO-2D, EPA SWMM, Bentley CulvertMaster, and ArcGIS Pro
Job Contributions
Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic submittals for engineering design reports and plans, specifications, computer models, calculations, and results for all Flood Control District engineering and planning projects such as dam rehabilitation, levee construction and repair, bridges, open channels, capital improvement projects, area drainage master studies/plans, floodplain use permits, right-of-way permit, etc. Perform in-house hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, studies, computer modeling, and engineering design to support the Flood Control District's projects Ensure projects are in compliance with the Flood Control District and Maricopa County regulations, as well as any regulations and requirements from FEMA, USACE, or other regulatory entities Represent the Flood Control District in meetings with other governmental agencies, consultants/contractors, and the public as a subject matter expert, responding to internal and external requests (including public records requests) and providing technical recommendations/assistance Field reconnaissance may occasionally be part of this job to obtain the information related to hydrology and hydraulics Perform other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
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!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
May 12, 2025