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Posting Date 03/18/25
Application Deadline 04/01/25
Pay Range $93,500 - $138,500 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 The Civil Engineer Senior - River Mechanics oversees in-house river mechanics projects, conducts engineering software testing and development, reviews and approves highly complex river mechanics projects, and manages engineering contracts. 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 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 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 a work-related engineering discipline, such as but not limited to Civil Engineering, River Mechanics Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Sedimentation Engineering, Hydrology, or Fluid Mechanics Four years of work-related engineering experience in one of the above disciplines 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
Job Contributions
Conduct advanced river mechanics engineering analyses, including sediment transport modeling (1D and 2D), hydraulic computer simulations, erosion hazard mitigation, and energy dissipation structure design Review and approve the most complex river mechanics for Flood Control District's engineering contract design and planning projects, floodplain use permit applications, sand and gravel use permit applications, and right-of-way permit applications Support the planning, design, and implementation of dam rehabilitation, levee construction and repair, bridge assessments, open channel projects, capital improvement initiatives, and comprehensive water management studies for the Flood Control District Manage contracts and work assignments for river mechanics and engineering software development Serve as a technical expert in river mechanics, advanced hydraulic modeling, and other aspects of civil engineering Represent Flood Control District in various meetings with other governmental agencies and the public and respond to internal and external requests Assist in complex engineering software testing and development related to hydrologic, hydraulic, and river mechanics Serve as an expert witness in litigations Perform field reconnaissance to obtain information related to river mechanics on various review projects as needed Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree The 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
HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HEC-RAS 1D, HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-RAS sediment transport, HEC-6, HEC-6T, Fluvial-12, FLO-2D, RiverFlow2D, SMS, SRH-2D, WMS, Python, and MATLAB
Protective equipment required
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
Mar 18, 2025