WaterWastewater Engineer
WaterWastewater Engineer
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/29/25Application Deadline
05/29/25Pay Range
$83000 $126500 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Environmental ServicesAbout the Position
The Water/Wastewater Engineer provides professional engineering work of considerable difficulty to ensure water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance facilities reclaimed water facilities and swimming pool facilities are planned designed constructed and operated in compliance with regulatory code and engineering design requirements to protect public health and safety. This position will routinely network with representatives from municipal county state professional organizations and the development industry while carrying out duties.
About Us
For more than 60 years the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquitoborne diseases and hazardous substances in food water and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with a hybrid work schedule option
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
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
Bachelors degree in Civil Sanitary Environmental or another engineering field that includes coursework in fluid mechanics hydraulics and water and wastewater system design
Two 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
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
Must possess a valid Arizona drivers license
We Also Value
Masters degree in Civil Sanitary or Environmental Engineering
Private and public sector experience in working directly with municipalities and utilities
Job Contributions
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
Receive and provide crosstraining and contribute 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 OnSite Septic Program (onsite septic system plan review)
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
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
Develop testing protocols and review plans for the commissioning of water wastewater and reclaimed water facilities and systems
Use personal notes department forms and a personal or portable computer to document results of programrelated activities in detailed technical reports and transfer records and program data into electronic databases following established protocols
Review water and wastewater operational water quality testing data to determine compliance with approved plans specifications stipulations and code and regulatory requirements
Identify noncompliant construction and operations and apply enforcement policies. Advise explain and educate permit holders stakeholders and the public about environmental/public health issues regulations safety policy and compliance
May oversee the work of other staff including providing workflow assignments training and guidance to junior staff
Working Conditions
This position is eligible for remote work after a brief training period based on business need
Exerting 20 25 pounds occasionally 10 25 pounds frequently or up to 10 pounds constantly
The position typically involves 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
Must be able to work in an office environment that 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 weekends and holidays. Must use a personal vehicle or an 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
Machines tools equipment software and hardware
Frequent computer use involving the need to see details at close range
Software ranges from Microsoft Office Suite to plan review software
Protective equipment required
Protective clothing (i.e. hard hat steeltoe shoes) is necessary in some environments
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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
