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.
This position will serve as an Engineer Associate Senior within the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Construction & Materials Division, working on Transportation and Maintenance Improvement Projects, including federally funded projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in construction and office activities. This will process closeout documentation for TIP and MIP projects, as outlined in the essential job tasks. This position will be responsible for monitoring contractor compliance with federal requirements, including Buy America Build America (BABA), Title VI, federal labor standards (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts - DBRA), and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program. This position will also be responsible for daily federal aid tasks, including project initiation through project closeout, for all federal aid projects. The position utilizes various software systems for project management, project scheduling, cost analysis, and federal labor compliance and DBE reporting. This position will serve as the primary contact and disseminator of information for public information, legal holds, and claims for the Construction & Materials Division. This position will also act as the primary contact and disseminator of federal aid information for the Department.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid 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 , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
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 a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience or hydrology experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the experience requirement
Postgraduate degrees in a related or professional-level experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
We Also Value
Two or more years of experience in any of the following areas: Federal construction projects; Federal-aid highway or grant-funded services at the federal, state, or local government level; Arizona’s certification acceptance program; construction contract compliance of horizontal projects
Job Contributions
Participate in the efforts to update the Construction Manual, including the Federal section, every three years or as needed
Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve compliance and efficiency on construction projects. This could include training internal and consultant staff on Department processes as policies/procedures change. This could include coordinating and setting up partnering meetings with contractors, subcontractors, MCDOT communications, and external stakeholders. This position will need to represent MCDOT in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to Pre-Bid Meetings, where the position will provide guidance on meeting DBE, Wage Decision, Buy America, and other key requirements
The Title VI Coordinator will attend all pre-construction meetings and provide training and program guidance. Ensure the annual Title VI plan is updated. Working with staff, assisting in the resolution of any Title VI complaints. Perform annual audits and meet respective reporting requirements
Other job duties as assigned
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.
