Engineer Associate Senior

About the role

This position will serve as an Engineer Associate Senior within the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Construction & Materials Division, working on Transportation and Maintenance Improvement Projects, including federally funded projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in construction and office activities. This will process closeout documentation for TIP and MIP projects, as outlined in the essential job tasks. This position will be responsible for monitoring contractor compliance with federal requirements, including Buy America Build America (BABA), Title VI, federal labor standards (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts - DBRA), and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program. This position will also be responsible for daily federal aid tasks, including project initiation through project closeout, for all federal aid projects. The position utilizes various software systems for project management, project scheduling, cost analysis, and federal labor compliance and DBE reporting. This position will serve as the primary contact and disseminator of information for public information, legal holds, and claims for the Construction & Materials Division. This position will also act as the primary contact and disseminator of federal aid information for the Department. 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 (MCDOT), 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 Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid schedule option 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 on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience or hydrology experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the experience requirement Postgraduate degrees in a related or professional-level experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis 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 Two or more years of experience in any of the following areas: Federal construction projects; Federal-aid highway or grant-funded services at the federal, state, or local government level; Arizona's certification acceptance program; construction contract compliance of horizontal projects Job Contributions Ensures and is responsible for all reporting and requirements necessary for tracking and closeout of federally funded and non-federally funded construction projects. This includes: Performing independent audits on TIP projects to ensure compliance with project specifications and federal requirements Coordinate with the Engineer in the documentation of change orders, requests for information, pay estimates, and other project-related duties Research and compile the responses for Audits and reviews completed by the US DOL Compliance Audit Program (CAP), ADOT, and the State Independently organizing, creating meeting agendas for meetings with division management, engineers, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to clearly communicate contract requirements and project compliance Monitoring projects for federal project compliance requirements and consultant documentation expectations, including Subcontractor Request Form