Plans Examiner Engineer
Plans Examiner Engineer
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/18/25Application Deadline
07/02/25Pay 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
Planning and DevelopmentAbout the Position
At Maricopa Countys 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 from residential to commercial/industrial and 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 Estate
This 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 Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
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 upcoming on-site 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
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
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We Require
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Surveying Hydrology Environmental Science Geology or a related field
Two years ofexperience in engineering or land/site engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arizona
Postgraduate degrees or design-level-related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire
We Also Value
Five years of experience as a Professional Engineer
Design experience in land development hydrology/hydraulic engineering and municipal roadway projects
Drainage report/calculations preparation
Knowledge of Floodplain Regulations and/or Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Job Contributions
Review 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 calculations
Prepare written review comments or plan redlines
Meet with and communicate engineering requirements to engineers planners developers real estate agents and the public
Provide on-call (customer inquiry) services to the public
Review the work and provide training to the Engineering Associates and Specialists in the Engineering Review section
Assist in the development and enforcement of design guidelines procedures and standards for Planning and Development MCDOT and the Flood Control District
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Machines tools equipment software and hardware
Standard office equipment: desktop computer laptop computer printer scanner and copier
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 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
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
