Engineering Division Intern

Posting Date

05/01/25

Application Deadline

05/22/25

Pay Range

The pay for this position is $15.75 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

Interning with the Flood Control Department offers a well-rounded educational experience by incorporating classroom knowledge into practical application while earning hands-on experience supporting engineers and other professionals. Through their internship with the Maricopa County Flood Control District, interns will have learned more about the opportunities available to them. Three (3) intern positions are available to assist Engineering Division professional staff in completing various tasks in the Special Projects Branch (1), Flood Warning Branch (1), and Engineering Application Development and River Mechanics Branch.

About Us

Flood Control?  In a Desert?  Absolutely!  Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods do occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made great progress over the years building and operating flood control structures, work remains to be done as the county continues to be one of the fastest-growing in the United States. Our team helps citizens and public agencies make important decisions regarding flood protection in the Valley.

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Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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We Require

This position is open to students in a Junior—or Senior-level undergraduate or graduate course of study in one of the following or closely related degree programs: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology/Atmospheric Science, Physics, Geography, or Geology. You must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study to be considered. The selected candidate must possess, or be able to retain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona diver's license.

We Also Value

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently and with minimal supervision
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office® programs, especially Excel®
• Working knowledge of GIS software & Concepts: ArcGIS® or ArcPro®
• Educational experience in Water Resources related to Hydrology and Hydraulics
• Successfully took Advanced Calculus and Fluid Mechanics
• Classroom training in basic hydrology and hydraulics concepts and theory

Job Contributions

Flood Warning Branch Intern:

• Assist in preparing the daily Weather Outlook product and other operational flood warning responsibilities; compile weather, rain & forecast data to verify forecast accuracy
• Update & distribute notification pages from active Flood Response Plans and other emergency manuals used at the District
• Assist with maintaining and developing ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online projects related to flood warning and public information dissemination

Special Projects Branch Intern:

• Assist with the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) model input data and post-processing of model output, including FLO-2D or HEC-RAS 2D models
• Editorial review of technical reports
• Apply Geographic Information System (GIS) software to support H&H modeling and to prepare exhibit maps

Engineering Application Development and River Mechanics Branch Intern:

• Perform literature search and data collection for river mechanics (scour and sedimentation), engineering software development, fluid mechanics, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources engineering, and general civil engineering design
• Assist software engineers in engineering software development and testing, including reviewing river mechanics projects
• Perform computations, engineering software modeling, and design for river mechanics, hydraulics, and hydrology

Working Conditions

The selected candidate must be capable of exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible amounts constantly. This position may require walking or standing to a significant degree. Work may be performed in either an office setting or outdoors. While in an office or administrative setting, the employee should not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. However, the employee may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, respiratory hazards, and noises and/or vibrations when working outdoors.

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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