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Posting Date 05/05/25
Application Deadline 05/12/25
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 As a Civil Engineer in this role, specializing in river mechanics, you will perform various professional civil engineering activities related to river mechanics engineering for the Flood Control District's projects and permitting. These projects include dam and levee construction and rehabilitation projects, bridges, open channels, area drainage master studies and plans, floodplain use, and right-of-way permits. Additionally, this role supports the creation and testing of engineering software for the investigation of river, hydraulic, and hydrologic mechanics. 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 Civil Engineering, River Mechanics Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Sedimentation Engineering, Hydrology, or Fluid Mechanics Two years of work experience as a river mechanics engineer, associate engineer, hydrologic engineer, hydraulic engineer, drainage design engineer, water resources engineer, sedimentation engineer, or general civil engineer with a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and river mechanics Experience in the use/review of HEC-RAS models 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 Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or a related field Experience and/or education in sedimentation engineering, sediment transport, scour analysis, sediment yield analysis, riprap sizing, engineering erosion protection, and other river mechanics subjects are preferred Experience in HEC-6T, HEC-6, Fluvial-12, HEC-RAS sediment transport and 2D modeling, FLO-2D, ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro, and computer programming in MATLAB or Python
Job Contributions
Review and approve river mechanics for planning documents, engineering analysis reports, engineering design reports, engineering plans, specifications, computer models (sediment transport and hydraulic models), engineering calculations, data, parameters and results for all Flood Control District engineering and planning projects and permit requests such as dams rehabilitation projects, levee construction and repair projects, bridges, open channels, capital improvement projects, area drainage master studies/plans, watercourse master plans, floodplain use permit, sand and gravel use permit, right-of-way permit, etc. Field reconnaissance is also part of this job to obtain the information related to river mechanics Perform in-house river mechanics engineering analysis, studies, sediment transport computer modeling, advanced hydraulic computer modeling, erosion hazard mitigation design, energy dissipation structures design, and engineering design to support the Flood Control District's projects Represent the Flood Control Districts in various meetings with other governmental agencies, the public, and respond to internal and external requests, and provide technical recommendations/assistance Assist in engineering software testing related to hydrologic, hydraulic, and river mechanics Develop software to assist in engineering applications Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, the public, governmental agencies, and permit stakeholder groups Other job 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 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
Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware
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 06, 2025