Water/Wastewater Engineer

Perform work with a greater purpose

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity for cross-training on Water/Wastewater treatment plant and conveyance design and plan review, regulation of Water/Wastewater system operations, pool design and plan review, etc.

Exceptional work-life balance

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

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Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or other engineering field that includes course work in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and water and wastewater system design

Three years of engineering experience in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, inspection, operation, and/or permitting of water supply, distribution, and treatment facilities and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities

Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Arizona or show proof of eligibility for reciprocity and obtain Arizona registration within six months from the date of hire

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license

Professional engineering project work in planning, design, construction, maintenance, inspection, operating, or permitting of water supply, distribution, and treatment facilities and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities

Experience in a municipal or utility water resources engineering position

Master’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering

Perform detailed technical engineering analysis of proposed water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, code and engineering design requirements. Use hydrology, hydraulic, chemical, biological, soil mechanics, or other civil and environmental engineering standard analytical techniques and calculations. Recommend design changes to ensure the constructed facility or system will meet regulatory requirements and protect public health and safety

Answer technical inquiries from and interact with customers (developers, engineers, applicants, owners, and consultants) to process applications that require engineering expertise

Review completed project documentation submitted by the engineer of record to determine compliance with approved plans and permit stipulations. Work with the owner to resolve problems or follow up with the enforcement division as required

Conduct onsite inspections of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems during construction and after approval to determine if facilities are operated in compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable regulatory and code requirements. This includes inspections of complex water and wastewater treatment plants

Use personal notes, department forms, and personal or portable computer to document results of program-related activities in detailed technical reports and transfer records and program data into electronic databases following established protocols

Develop testing protocols and review plans for the commissioning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems

May oversee the work of other staff, including providing workflow, assignments, training, and guidance to junior staff

Review water and wastewater operational water quality testing data to determine compliance with approved plans, specifications, stipulations, and code and regulatory requirements

Identify non-compliant issues and apply enforcement policies. Advise, explain, and educate permit holders, stakeholders, and the public about environmental/public health issues, regulations, safety, policy, and compliance

Receive and provide cross-training across all Water and Waste Management Division Programs to include the Treatment Program (treatment plant plan review and inspection), the Subdivision Program (Water/Wastewater infrastructure), the Aquatics/Pool Program (commercial/public pool plan review), the Drinking Water Program (sanitary surveys of public water systems), and the On-Site Septic Program

Must be able to work in an office environment, which requires computer work, attention to detail, and repetitive motion; May be subject to bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, climbing, and stooping. May be subject to repetitive motion, such as typing or data entry. Frequent computer use involving the need to see details at close range. May be subject to working after hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Must use a personal vehicle or assigned county vehicle to travel to inspection sites. Exposed to outdoor climate conditions and indoor commercial environments that are sometimes wet, unsanitary, and hot. Must be able to lift floor to waist up to 30 pounds and waist to shoulder up to 30 pounds; shoulder to overhead a minimum of 10 pounds; must also be able to carry up to 30 pounds for a distance of 100 feet; may also be required to push and or pull up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet

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

Frequent computer use involving the need to see details at close range

Software ranges from Microsoft Office Suite and plan review software

Protective clothing (i.e., hard hat, steel-toed shoes) is necessary in some environments

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