Planning Engineer - Water / Wastewater

EPCOR • Glendale, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Shape the Future of Infrastructure — Join EPCOR as a Planning Engineer
Are you passionate about designing smarter systems and building sustainable communities? EPCOR is seeking a forward-thinking Planning Engineer to help shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southwest.
Based in our Glendale, AZ corporate office, this full-time role is central to developing EPCOR’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, analyze complex data, and contribute to strategic decisions that directly impact the reliability and performance of our systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including project management, master planning, capital improvement planning, or hydraulic modeling.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling concepts and tools used in water/wastewater system design.
• Knowledge of ADEQ and NMED regulations.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license in AZ or NM and/or ADEQ Operator Certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses on demand projections, infrastructure reliability, water quality, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct field testing and data collection to validate hydraulic and system calculations.
• Analyze SCADA data, asset performance, and customer usage to forecast system trends.
• Lead Master Planning Studies to inform long-term infrastructure investments.
• Develop and evaluate alternatives to meet system needs and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare preliminary scopes, schedules, and budget estimates for future projects.
• Apply prioritization methodologies to align projects with strategic goals.
• Collaborate across departments to translate needs into actionable project plans.
• Integrate hydraulic modeling and GIS data into planning workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, plus a retirement plan with generous company contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification support, and ongoing training.
• Robust training and recognition programs.
• Diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

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