Civil Engineer - Development Services

About Global Water Resources, Inc.:

Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 32 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually.

The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. It enables smart water management programs such as remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.

In addition to competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, you will have the opportunity to join an outstanding and incredibly talented team committed to the values of internal and external exceptional service. Global Water supports the growth and development of our employees. We are looking for individuals that are creative, motivated, and dedicated. If you are interested, send your resume to careers@gwresources.com. Please reference the position title in the subject line of your emails.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Civil Engineer, Development Services reports to the Utility Planning Manager, Development Services. This position is responsible for performing plan reviews and directly supporting the inspections group. They will serve as construction engineering subject matter expert for our utility, providing guidance to a team of inspectors and internal stakeholders to drive cohesive development services delivery. The role will communicate externally with engineering firms, contractors, landowners, and public agency/regulatory staff. They will draft initial review letters, respond to revised submittals, provide technical guidance to inspection staff, and help drive departmental excellence through review and simplification of internal standards and work processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES – As Assigned to Development Services:

· Confers with Municipal, County, State, and Federal agency officials regarding plans and priorities for existing and future projects.

· Update and maintain Global Water’s Design Guidelines and Specifications.

· Reviews and approves all developer submitted infrastructure plans for all utilities, ensuring compliance with Global Water Specifications and Details.

· Develop and maintain policies regarding office reviews, information storage/archival, and construction inspection activities.

· Review water and sewer reports and liase with our engineering and planning groups to support future planning activities.

· Issues capacity assurance forms and updates the master tracking sheet to ensure water availability for future growth.

· Assists with permitting activities with MCESD, ADEQ, municipality, and/or any other applicable governing agency as related to developer-driven construction projects.

· Responsible for managing contract engineering consultants, as needed.

· Tracks capacity and system usage impacting future development.

· Provides direct support to the Field Inspection group regarding design and construction needs.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of Federal and Arizona law, as well as regulations governing engineering practices and techniques.

· Knowledge of water and wastewater utilities engineering design principles and practices.

· Understanding of hydrology and modeling; and principles, practices and methods of water, wastewater, and reclaimed systems.

· Knowledge of GIS technologies including those used by Arizona Department of Resources (ADWR), United States Geologial Survey (USGS), and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).

· Ability to interpret, understand, and apply engineering standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and Company policies and procedures.

· Ability to reliably track and manage multiple priorities, use reason to prioritize work, and communicate concisely in verbal and written form.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

P.E. License Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona

Experience: Two (2) to five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibility as a professional civil engineer with direct experience with water and wastewater design and permitting.

Communication: Effective oral and written communication. Work requires the ability to write engineering reports, memos, letters, technical documents, and keep accurate records.

Managerial: Engineer will report to the Utility Planning Manager, Development Services but also has responsibility for mentoring staff as related to all developer-driven construction engineering activities, especially to employees with less experience or skill.

Basic Skills Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Use logic and reasoning to solve problems. Assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Understands written communication and work-related documents such as design plans, specifications, and technical documentation. Written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information as appropriate for the needs of the audience in reports, presentations, and public speaking. Able to persuade others to change their minds or behavior; brings others together to reconcile differences. Able to cope with pressure and deadlines, difficult situations and hard conversations.

Social Skills: Able to act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner with employees and external partners at all levels. Able to engage in regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information. Adjusts own actions in relation to others’ actions. Works to reconcile differences, actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Maintains professionalism in the face of deadlines; exhibits good listening, negotiation, persuasion, and critical thinking skills. Manages confidential information with discretion and trustworthiness.

Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus; climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain; use fingers to grasp and move small objects; ability to hear and recognize sounds; able to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet; able to utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for safety. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Work is performed in an office and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise from construction site heavy equipment and inclement weather.

Location: Will report to our Global Water Center in the City of Maricopa. May occasionally travel to our Corporate Headquarters in North Phoenix, and possibly throughout our service territory in Southern Arizona as needed.

Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values:

General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and credit checks, where applicable, prior to starting employment.

Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person