Civil Engineer 1, 2, Senior

Requisition ID: 19081

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 addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following 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

Summary

Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Occasionally contacts 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.).

What You'll Do

- Performs engineering design work and engineering studies. List of tasks may include some drafting in MicroStation, application of SRP standards, civil calculations, structural analysis, water retention and grading.

- Performs as engineering project leader. Responsible for performing or overseeing scoping, estimating, design development, material ordering, drawing IFC sets, and construction support duties. Duties are from inception to completion.

- Prepares specifications and evaluates bids. Supports the RFP process by providing relevant information for project success. Serves as SME during bid process and provides guidance to bidders.

- Prepares recommendation material for management consideration. Creative problem solving skills, can propose innovative ideas to resolve complex challenges.

- Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and others.

- Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations. These can range from training opportunities, innovation proposals, standard change presentations, to root cause analysis and investigation findings.

- Performs field engineering work as needed. Travel is required within local service territory or to remote sites for company business needs.

- Performs engineering analyses in support of grading, foundation, and structural needs within a Substation.

- Design and/or codes computer programs as needed for duties. Programs may include MathCad, MicroStation, StatPro and other civil related programs. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools is a must.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Experience in structure and/or foundation design.

- Experience working with Civil standards and specifications.

- Knowledge of Civil construction methods, codes, and safety procedures.

- Familiar with industry standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements in relation to Substation Design.

- Proficient in utilizing engineering tools.

- 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.).

Experience

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.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required and a master’s degree in the area of specialty is preferred.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.