Permits Civil Engineer

Posting Date

06/18/26

Application Deadline

06/25/26

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

Engineer a future with Maricopa County by applying for the Permits Civil Engineer!

In this role, you will perform entry-level through journey-level professional engineering duties, including reviewing detailed traffic, paving, grading, drainage, storm drain, water, sewer, dry utilities, and landscape construction drawings.

• You will play an important role in the development of Maricopa County while helping to assure a safe and organized built environment

• Work with and in conjunction with the full list of transportation-related professionals, including development firms, home builders, contractors, utility companies, local municipalities, and state regulatory agencies

• You will provide clear and accurate technical guidance to other departments, consultants, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and the public on environmental regulations, testing issues, zoning ordinances, traffic issues, floodplain issues, and related matters

• You will be one of MCDOT’s key plan reviewers to ensure permitted improvements within County rights-of-way comply with all applicable design standards

• You will collaborate with County field inspectors to ensure construction proceeds according to approved plans and permits

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

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of applicable civil engineering experience, either reviewing or preparing construction drawings

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• 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

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Experience in plan preparation and review of private development projects, and for projects occurring within public right-of-way

• Experience in drainage design and review

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, build relationships, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

Job Contributions

• Provide project reviews and ensure project deliverables meet Department standards

• Provide clear and accurate technical guidance to other departments, consultants, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding engineering and plan requirements, environmental regulations, testing issues, zoning ordinances, traffic issues, floodplain issues, etc.

• Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria; make recommendations for the selection of appropriate countermeasures

• Represent the assigned department at various meetings with other government agencies and the public

• Other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• 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

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Revu Bluebeam plan review software, Microsoft Suite, and proprietary permit management software.

Protective Equipment Required

Standard hard hat, safety vest, and boots for field visits/meetings.

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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