Engineering I - RWRD

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

17h

About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5210 - Engineer I Salary Grade: 16 Pay Range Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 02/20/2026 . The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) provides sanitary sewer service to residents in the greater Tucson area, which is known for its warm year-round weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and golf. The area is also known for its culture and dining scene, including craft breweries and restaurants run by innovative chefs, annual events, entertainment, and sports. An Engineer I is responsible for supporting the department with engineering services related to the operation and maintenance of the regional wastewater collection system. This may include sewer pipe and pump station, drainage, and roadway design review. Knowledge in the areas of hydraulics, open channel flow, water and sewer regulations, contracting, and construction techniques will benefit the applicant. This position requires registration in the United States as a Professional Engineer (PE). Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND current registration or licensure in any state as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPE), or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona during probation period
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience in civil or heavy construction plans preparation.
Minimum one ( 1) year experience in civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, or heavy construction plan review.
Minimum one (1) year of field experience in horizontal construction.

Responsibilities

Participates in designs, studies, and cost estimates and prepares reports for future and proposed projects
Analyses of engineering systems to optimize operations
Determines need for basic data, such as field surveys, location of utilities, and soil tests, and requests information through appropriate channels
Coordinates design and other features of work with other departments and public agencies
Reviews completed work for conformance with original job instructions and accepted engineering practices
Reviews or checks designs, drawings, and profiles for adequacy, soundness of engineering features, and practicality
Checks and reviews final plans and specifications, including contract projects, for submission to supervisor
Prepares or supervises the preparation of as-built plans or statistical analysis of systems
Performs research, investigative, and design work
Manages the construction of public works projects
Provides professional engineering direction and guidance in the construction, maintenance, or operation of public works facilities and structures
Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards
Prepares and reviews engineering solicitations, invitations to bid, and evaluates submittals
Reviews plans, specifications, and analyses prepared under contract and administers contracts
Leads other engineering staff or contractors