Flood Control Intern

Posting Date

04/06/26

Application Deadline

05/05/26

Pay Range

$15.15 - $25.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The 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

Ready to turn what you’ve learned in the classroom into real-world impact? Join us in delivering critical engineering analyses, supporting floodplain management, and applying GIS and modeling tools that help protect communities, infrastructure, and the residents of Maricopa County. As a paid intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry professionals, and see firsthand how your contributions support real-world engineering decisions and projects.

We are offering three intern positions to support professional staff in the Engineering and Floodplain Permitting Divisions. One position is available in the Floodplain Permitting Division, and two are within the Engineering Division: the Special Projects Branch and the 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.

Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• 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

• Junior/Senior level undergraduate or graduate student actively enrolled in one of the following or closely related degree programs: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Physics, Geography or Geology.

We Also Value

Our ideal intern is eager to learn, curious, and ready to apply their skills in a real-world setting. You’ll stand out if you bring:

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to manage tasks efficiently and work independently when needed

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

• Familiarity with GIS tools and concepts (ArcGIS or ArcPro)

• Coursework or academic exposure to water resources, including hydrology and hydraulics

Job Contributions

Floodplain Permitting Division Intern

• Learn about floodplain regulations and their application as you participate in the review of construction permits.

• Assist with the District’s review of sand and gravel mining operations, including participating in site visits with ongoing mining operations as a part of the District’s semi-annual inspection process.

• Support the technical review of Letters of Map Changes (CLOMR/LOMR) while building your understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling used in these submittals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Special Projects Branch Intern

• Assist in the development and preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) model input datasets, and perform post-processing of model outputs, including analysis using FLO-2D and HEC-RAS 2D

• Support the technical review and refinement of engineering reports for Emergency Action Plans for the District dams and research efforts contributing to updates of the county’s Drainage Design Manuals.

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to develop spatial datasets, support H&H modeling, and contribute to the production of technical exhibits and mapping.

• Other duties as assigned.

Engineering Application Development and River Mechanics Branch Intern

• Conduct research and gather data for river mechanics (scour and sedimentation), hydrology, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, broader water resources engineering, and general civil engineering design.

• Collaborate with software engineers to support the development and testing of engineering tools, including reviewing river mechanics-related projects.

• Assist with computations, engineering software modeling, and preliminary design for river mechanics, hydraulics, and hydrology

• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• Position is typically 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.

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

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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