Engineering Assistant I - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department's Technical Services and Engineering Division as an Engineering Assistant I. This role involves technical challenges related to sewer system operations, coordination with technical staff on new technologies and process optimization, and planning, design, evaluation of capital improvement programs, and maintenance support for Treatment and Conveyance facilities. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about engineering, construction projects, and making a tangible impact on community wastewater management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant engineering experience may be substituted for the education requirement.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three (3) months experience reviewing or creating civil, piping, mechanical, or architectural plans.
Minimum two (2) months experience in field services related to vertical or horizontal construction.
Minimum three (3) months experience using any combination of the following or closely related software: AutoCAD, Excel, ArcInfo, ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Participates in designs, studies, and cost estimates and prepares reports for future and proposed projects.
Calculates hydraulic capacity of gravity and pressure sewer pipes.
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 public Agency improvements for conformance to County standards, including current Engineering Design Standards, and Standard Specifications and Details for Construction.
Prepares and reviews engineering solicitations, invitations to bid, and evaluates submitts.
Reviews plans, specifications, and analyses prepared under contract.