EPCOR Careers - Planning Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Epcor • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

We are hiring a full-time Engineer, Planning position based in our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ. The Planning Engineer plays a critical role in performing technical analysis to support the development of EPCOR Water USA's 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. This role involves infrastructure assessment, long-term planning, and close collaboration with multiple departments to ensure capital projects align with operational needs and future system demands. It requires a solid foundation in water and wastewater system design, hydraulics, and data analysis to inform strategic infrastructure decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required; a Master's degree in Civil Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects, including project management, hydraulic modeling, or capital improvement planning.
• Experience preparing technical reports, analyzing modeling results, and contributing to long-term capital plans.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling concepts and tools used in water and wastewater system design.
• Knowledge of water and sewer collection, treatment, and distribution systems.
• Understanding of ADEQ and NMED rules and regulations related to utility operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to perform calculations and technical analysis relevant to water and wastewater planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams); experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Professional Engineering license in Arizona or New Mexico is desirable; ADEQ Operator Certifications are also desirable.
• Comfortable working in an office environment with up to 20% fieldwork, including in extreme temperatures.
• Physical ability to perform standard office tasks and occasional field visits, including lifting up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performing technical analyses related to demand projections, infrastructure reliability, water quality, and operational optimization.
• Conducting field-level testing and data gathering to validate hydraulic and system calculations.
• Analyzing data from assets, SCADA systems, and customer usage to develop system trends and performance forecasts.
• Completing system-wide Capital Planning Studies to inform the development of the long-term Capital Improvement Plan.
• Developing and evaluating alternatives to meet system needs and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing preliminary project scopes, schedules, and budget estimates.
• Applying approved project prioritization methodologies to ensure alignment with capital planning objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to capture requirements and package them into executable project plans.
• Supporting the integration of hydraulic modeling and GIS data into infrastructure planning processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive award program
• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage
• Retirement plan with substantial company contribution
• Generous time-off schedules
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees