Maricopa County
Flood Control
CivilEngineer
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“Civil Engineer at Maricopa County. Skills: Floodplain Permitting, Hydrologic models, Hydraulic models, FEMA Standards. Conduct pre-application meetings. Review construction plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Success is defined by technical excellence, real-world impact, and service to the public; Support various permitting tasks; Ensure that submittals are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Industry & Context.
Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models; Ensure that submittals are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations; Respond to internal and external and provide technical recommendations/assistance; Respond to information requests by examining, investigating, and editing documents and reports
Ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment, Ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire, Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation, Drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive, Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, Requires walking or standing to a significant degree
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of engineering experience, Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, River Mechanics, Water Resources, Fluid Mechanics, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc. ), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field, 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, Valid Arizona driver's license
Nice to Have
Familiarity with FEMA Standards or the _Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County_, Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS mapping and modeling software, including HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, and FlowMaster, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation
What You'll Do.
Conduct pre-application meetings
Review construction plans
Manage complex permit applications
Review CLOMR and LOMR
Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models
Ensure compliance with standards and regulations
Respond to internal and external inquiries
Provide technical recommendations/assistance
Coordinate with staff
Respond to information requests
Provide assistance and training
Perform other job duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with a team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians; Represent the Flood Control District in meetings with other governmental agencies; Coordinate with other Flood Control District staff, communities, and government
Communication Scope
Provide initial guidance; Respond to internal and external inquiries; Respond to information requests
Process & Methodology
Managing complex permit applications from start to finish
Full Job Description
**Posting Date** 05/15/26 **Application Deadline** 06/19/26 **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** Flood Control District **About the Position** Unlike private-sector consulting roles, at the Flood Control District, our engineers do what they do best: focus on engineering. There are no billable hours, no marketing expectations, and no client development pressures. Success is defined by technical excellence, real-world impact, and service to the public. In the Floodplain Use Permitting Branch, you will collaborate with a team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians to support various permitting tasks. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-application meetings to provide initial guidance, reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and managing complex permit applications from start to finish. Additionally, this role involves reviewing Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) before submitting them to FEMA. **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**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZg1_S8LO2Q)! **Proud to Offer** * Work with a greater purpose * Tuition reimbursement * Exceptional work-life balance * Part-week teleworking after completing an in-person training period * Options for a 9/80
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