Civil Engineer

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

6d • $35 - $53

About The Position

Tucson Water is hiring multiple Civil Engineers to support water infrastructure work across the Tucson community. Depending on assignment, the role may review and approve developer-financed projects, implement capital improvement projects, or review and manage projects related to water treatment facilities. Work may span water treatment, transmission, and distribution infrastructure and include detailed design and project management.

The Civil Engineer supports Tucson Water’s mission by maintaining engineering activities associated with City infrastructure and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position works under the supervision of a Tucson Water Engineering Manager, leads project teams, and may supervise technical staff. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of directly related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Arizona Board of Technical Registration (ABTR); reciprocity from another state is acceptable within six months of hire.
• Submit a resume and cover letter with the online application by the application closing date.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Two or more years of engineering experience in potable or reclaimed water transmission and distribution main design.
• Two or more years of experience in hydraulic modeling of water distribution systems.
• One or more years of experience in water distribution system construction.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Coursework in surveying and construction methods or technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage water-related infrastructure projects from design through construction.
• Coordinate with developers, other municipalities, and agencies on Tucson Water infrastructure projects.
• Determine project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop contract documents, specifications, and cost estimates; evaluate bids and negotiate changes.
• Work directly with consultants and contractors.
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Develop, recommend, and implement engineering solutions.
• Review and approve developer-financed projects to ensure compliance with City policies and Tucson Water design standards, depending on assignment.
• Implement water infrastructure projects in Tucson Water’s capital improvement program, potentially including detailed design, project management, and construction management.
• Review and manage projects related to water treatment facilities, depending on assignment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account coverage.
• Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• 38 paid days off in the first year for new hires, with time off increasing in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Off-the-job and on-the-job training.
• Employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level