Roadway Design Engineer

Position Overview

The Roadway Design Engineer leads roadway projects of varying complexity through all phases of design, exercising initiative and independent judgment within defined technical and procedural limits. The purpose of this position is to design and review roadway projects according to standards established by the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT).

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Pay range: $90,000 - $133,750 annually. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

• Design, plan, and inspect components of roadway engineering projects.
• Prepare conceptual plans, detailed plans, specifications, and estimates for public works construction project components.
• Assume technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing phases or components of projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans, and special provisions in accordance with public works standards and codes.
• Make technical engineering analysis of proposed projects; evaluate need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations; review plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and federal regulations.
• Develop drafting plans and technical drawings, and perform computing work as required.
• Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria.
• Maintain project files and document design and project management decisions; write various analytical reports, and make technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various projects.
• Review project deliverables and assess scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Two years of professional civil engineering work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely 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 by the time of hire.
• Preferred:
  Four years of professional civil engineering work experience.
• Experience using Micro Station, InRoads, and Open Roads Designer.
• Experience designing roadway-related projects.

• Work with a greater purpose.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work‑life balance with a hybrid work schedule option.
• 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.
• 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day
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• Hybrid flexibility after a brief training period.
• Work will occur in an office and field environment; exposure to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions.
• Maximum lifting: 20–25 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.

• Application must be submitted online.
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile.
• Pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation and drug and alcohol testing required for positions designated as safety‑sensitive.

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.