Maricopa County Flood Control District

Flood Control

EngineerAssociate

$70–89k Phoenix, Arizona, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Engineer Associate at Maricopa County Flood Control District. Skills: Permitting, Hydraulic modeling, GIS mapping. Conduct pre-application meetings. Review construction plans”

Industry & Context.

Flood Control
Problems you'll solve

Review construction plans; Manage complex permit applications; Review CLOMR and LOMR; Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models and technical reports; Ensure that submittals are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations; Respond to internal and external requests, and provide technical recommendations/assistance; Respond to information requests by examining, investigating, and editing documents and reports

Eligibility Requirements

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 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, structural, chemical, environmental, mechanical, etc. ), landscape architecture, surveying, hydrology, environmental science, geology, or related field, Four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience or hydrology experience, Certification as an Engineer-in-Training, Four years of experience leading and performing senior-level technical engineering work, Combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

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, Certified Floodplain Manager designation

What You'll Do.

Conduct pre-application meetings

Review construction plans

Manage complex permit applications

Assist in review of CLOMR and LOMR

Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models

Review technical reports

Approve and issue permits for work within floodplains

Ensure submittals compliance

Represent Flood Control Districts in meetings

Respond to internal and external requests

Provide technical recommendations/assistance

Coordinate with other staff

Respond to information requests

Provide assistance to technicians

Participate in design/modeling learning opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with a team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians; Represent the Flood Control Districts in various meetings with other governmental agencies, the public; Coordinate with other Flood Control District staff, communities, and government

Communication Scope

Respond to internal and external requests; Respond to information requests

Process & Methodology

Managing complex permit applications from beginning to end

Full Job Description

**Posting Date** 05/26/26 **Application Deadline** 05/29/26 **Pay Range** Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $88,500 annually Full Pay range: $70,000 - $107,000 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 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. So, whether you are a new college graduate or you already have experience in the engineering industry, this position could be the right fit for you. 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 offer initial guidance, reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and managing complex permit applications from beginning to end. Additionally, this role involves assisting in the review of 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://y

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