Engineer 1, 2, Senior - Verde Reservoirs Sediment Mitigation Project (VRSMP)

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Apr 10, 2025

Requisition ID : 18601

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

• Short and long-term disability plans

• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Provide engineering services to SRP in a technically sound, safe, timely and cost-effective manner to enable SRP to realize its goals and objectives for providing water related services. Conducts project management and engineering support for planning, design, procurement, and construction activities of major water related infrastructure and system projects, to ensure safe and efficient water management. Collaborates with government agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders in a thoughtful and innovative manner to enhance water resiliency within Central Arizona.

What You'll Do

• Performs as engineering project leader. Responsible for project management and engineering activities including planning, design, procurement, and construction support of major water infrastructure projects.

• Performs and oversees engineering design work and engineering studies.

• Develops specifications and evaluates bids.

• Prepares recommendations for management consideration.

• Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and others.

• Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations to various stakeholders on technical matters.

• Performs and oversees water quality analysis and studies to promote sustainable water management practices.

• Performs field engineering work.

• Collaborates with contractors, clients, government agencies, and local authorities on project related subjects.

• Provides engineering support on major project components including reviews of planning activities, engineering designs, material specifications, construction work plans, proposals, standards and technical specifications, and contract documents.

• Establishes and monitors the project budget and schedule; and provides team leadership to support schedule and budget performance.

What It Takes To Succeed

Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Contacts with outside agencies and with design and construction contractors. Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.). Occasional travel to suppliers’ facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills and have the ability to make data-driven decisions with attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

• Experience in Project Management preferred.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Experience

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

• For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years).

• For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Education

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix