Roadway Design Engineer

Maricopa County, AZ

$90K — $133K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of professional civil engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • PE registration in Arizona or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Valid Arizona driver's license by time of hire
  • Experienced in using MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads Designer is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and inspect roadway engineering components
  • Prepare conceptual and detailed plans and specifications
  • Coordinate and review engineering reports, calculations, and plans
  • Conduct technical analyses of proposed projects and recommend design changes
  • Develop technical drawings and perform necessary computations
  • Participate in project design concept development
  • Maintain project documentation and write analytical reports

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility after training
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaboration with experienced engineering professionals
Full Job Description
Posting Date
07/14/26

Application Deadline
08/14/26

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 Roadway Design Engineer leads roadway projects of varying complexity through all phases of design, exercising initiative and independent judgment within defined technical and procedural limits. The purpose of this position is to design and review roadway projects according to standards established by the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT).

We Require
  • Two years of professional civil engineering work experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
  • 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


Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value
  • Four years of professional civil engineering work experience
  • Experience using MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads Designer
  • Experience designing roadway-related projects


Job Contributions
  • Design, plan, and inspect components of roadway engineering projects
  • Prepare conceptual plans, detailed plans, specifications, and estimates for public works construction project components
  • Assume the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing phases or components of projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans, and special provisions in accordance with public works standards and codes
  • Make technical engineering analysis of proposed projects; evaluate need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations; review plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and federal regulations
  • Develop drafting plans and technical drawings, and perform computing work as required
  • Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria
  • Maintain project files and document design and project management decisions; write various analytical reports, and make technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various projects
  • Review project deliverables and assess scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
  • Other job duties as assigned


Working Conditions
  • This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
  • Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
  • The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation


Selection Procedure
  • 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


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