Maricopa

Posting Date
10/08/26
Application Deadline
10/22/26
Pay Range
$90,000 - $133,750 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
Transportation
About the Position
The Transportation Standards Engineer provides critical engineering expertise for the MCDOT TIP and MIP (Transportation and Maintenance Improvement Program). The primary role is to assist the Senior Standards and Review Engineer with maintaining engineering standards, construction specifications, and standard details. This is the journey-level class in the registered civil engineering series; incumbents are responsible for complex assignments that require technical proficiency and the exercise of initiative and independent judgment within defined technical and procedural limits.
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, 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
<ul>
<li>Work with a greater purpose</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option</li>
<li>Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County</li>
<li>Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents</li>
<li>Child care benefits, including access to the <a href="https://www.maricopa.gov/6007/Other-Benefits#:~:text=Even%20though%20MCKids%20Club%20isn,facilities%20starting%20November%201%2C%202023." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Maricopa County Kids Club</a>, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave</li>
<li>Extensive wellness program, including an incentive</li>
<li>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 1</li>
<li>Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! <a href="https://www.maricopa.gov/5954/Love-What-You-Do" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ</a></li>
</ul>
We Require
<ul>
<li>Two years of professional engineering experience with transportation projects</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
Other Requirements
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record.
We Also Value
<ul>
<li>Three years of professional engineering experience with transportation projects</li>
<li>Experience using MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products</li>
<li>Experience working with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation and the Maricopa Association of Governments' standard specifications and details</li>
<li>Experience writing/editing: technical specifications for roadway construction, highway design standards and guidelines, technical evaluation reports of highway-related construction materials, testing, and methods</li>
</ul>
Job Contributions
<ul>
<li>Assist with updates to the MCDOT’s Supplement to MAG Standard Specifications and Details, Roadway Design Manual, and Guideline Special Provisions</li>
<li>Assist with developing and updating MCDOT’s design guidelines and standard operating procedures</li>
<li>Collaborate with MCDOT’s Designers on the creation of QA/QC tools and worksheets for use in design</li>
<li>Collaborate with the MCDOT CADD Group, updating or developing CADD Standards and sample plan sheets</li>
<li>Maintain and update MCDOT’s Master Bid Item list and Cost Estimation database. Collaborate with designers on the use of custom bid items</li>
<li>Assist with the development and maintenance of user-friendly, customer-driven dashboards and design tools</li>
<li>Assist designers with project-specific specifications</li>
<li>Assist MCDOT staff with plan reviews and review comments using Bluebeam</li>
<li>Other Job Duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions
<ul>
<li>This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period</li>
<li>Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing for longer periods of time</li>
<li>The position is typically located in an office environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), wind, rain, traffic hazards, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration</li>
</ul>
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
Motor vehicle, computer workstation, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Protective Equipment Required
Hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses.
Selection Procedure
<ul>
<li>Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications</li>
<li>Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
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 <a href="mailto:MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov?subject=ADA%20Accommodations" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov</a> to initiate the interactive process.
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