Plans Examiner Engineer

About the Position At Maricopa County’s Planning and Development, we provide our Engineers with consistency and the opportunity to balance work with their social life. As a Plans Examiner Engineer, you can expect a consistent 40-hour-a-week schedule that will challenge and encourage you to learn new aspects of engineering.As a Plans Examiner Engineer, you will work with a team of Professional Engineers and Engineering Associates to review permit applications for construction projects, planning cases (entitlement), and assist with on-call services to address customer inquiries. You will review a variety of projects, ranging from residential to commercial and industrial, as well as subdivisions, while interacting with consulting engineers, developers, homeowners, inspectors, and contractors. You will also assist and coordinate with other County permitting agencies, including the Flood Control District, MCDOT, Environmental Services, and Real EstateThis position offers the option of part-week teleworking, a 9/80 flex schedule, and flexible core business hours.About Us Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.Proud to OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule optionsOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center, , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more atWe Require Two years of experience in engineering or land/site engineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related fieldRegistration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of ArizonaOther Requirements Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver’s license by the time of hireWe Also ValueFive years of experience as a Professional EngineerDesign experience in land development, hydrology/hydraulic engineering, and municipal roadway projectsDrainage report/calculations preparationKnowledge of Floodplain Regulations and/or Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)Job ContributionsReview civil engineered site and grading and drainage plans, drainage reports, subdivision plans, and engineered plans for single-family residences, commercial and industrial developments, to ensure compliance with County Drainage, Subdivision, Department of Transportation, Flood Control District, Storm Water, and Zoning regulations and requirements, including reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic calculationsPrepare written review comments or plan redlinesMeet with and communicate engineering requirements to engineers, planners, developers, real estate agents, and the publicProvide on-call (customer inquiry) services to the publicReview the work and provide training to the Engineering Associates and Specialists in the Engineering Review sectionAssist in the development and enforcement of design guidelines, procedures, and standards for Planning and Development, MCDOT, and the Flood Control DistrictOther job duties as assignedWorking Conditions Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the timePosition is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsMachines, tools, equipment, software, and hardwareStandard office equipment: desktop computer, laptop computer, printer, scanner, and copierSelection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.JR20697We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.

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