Senior Civil Engineer

SRP • Tempe, AZ

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In this role, you will join a multidisciplinary team of civil and electrical engineers executing and overseeing comprehensive electrical substation designs-spanning grading & drainage, foundations, structures, and more-leveraging a detail-oriented and adaptable approach to balance internal technical work with contractor design oversight in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a team responsible for all aspects of design for SRP's ever-expanding portfolio of electrical substations, ranging from equipment replacements to brand-new substations and everything in between. This position covers a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines, including grading & drainage design, foundation design, and structural design. You will both perform and complete your own designs, and act as the technical authority for SRP reviewing and approving contractor designs to ensure adherence to SRP standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.
• Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.
• Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.
• Responsible for project budgets and schedules.
• Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
• Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interface with maintenance and construction crews to work through issues in the field and help resolve problems quickly to keep projects on schedule. Incorporate lessons learned and feedback from crews to improve future designs.
• Perform and review material and labor estimates and support studies for proposed new projects from a wide range of internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Order materials such as rebar and structural steel, and review and approve material shop drawings.
• Support the development, review, and selection of contract construction bids. Review and disposition civil-related contractor material submittals to ensure adherence to SRP standards.
• Work effectively with other disciplines, various organizational groups across SRP, contract design consultants, and external customers and their contractors all collaborating to complete large and complex power delivery projects.
• Provide attention to detail and the ability to pivot throughout the day and week to support the needs of a vast array of projects in various stages of design and construction.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

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