Rotational Engineer Program (Associate) - January 2027

Requisition ID

: 19646

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.

Benefits

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

SRP is recruiting entry-level engineers for full time positions to begin a unique and fulfilling career as part of the Rotational Engineering Program. The Program exposes participants to a variety of departments and business activities within SRP. Seventy-plus departments participate in the Program, including Distribution Maintenance Engineering, Substation Design, Transmission Planning, Environmental Services, natural gas, coal and hydro generation plants, renewable and sustainability initiatives, Water Measurement Services, Water Engineering and Groundwater to name a few. This Program is a two-year program with four Rotations, of six months each, in participating departments. Engineering majors typically considered including electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical. While on the Program, each Rotational Engineer will be assigned a mentor from SRP's Management team and in addition to daily activities, will participate in bi-monthly activities with other Rotational Engineers on the Program.

The Rotational Engineer position will begin in January 2027. We will be accepting applications from January 19, 2026 - February 22nd, 2026. What You'll Do

Following is a partial list of the types of responsibilities Rotational Engineers perform:

- Learn about SRP businesses, projects, priorities, and strategy.

- Learn to apply engineering skills to business challenges and innovations.

- Read, update, and/or create engineering drawings.

- Perform engineering design work and engineering studies.

- Prepare specifications and evaluate bids.

- Participate in, and possibly lead, engineering project work.

- Prepare recommendation material for management consideration.

- Administer and review work performed by consultants, vendors, and others.

- Prepare and/or present written and oral reports and presentations.

- Perform field engineering and office work.

- Perform engineering and data analysis.

- Design and/or code computer programs.

- When required, travel to suppliers' facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Curiosity and willingness to ask questions and provide input.

- Project management within established budgets and timelines.

- Productively interact with customers, suppliers, consultants, and outside agencies.

- Some rotational assignments require periodic extended hours, and weekend/evening work.

- Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.

- Ability to use engineering knowledge, skills, and tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

- Developing strong network connections across the organization and beyond.

Please click here to learn more information about the Rotational Engineering Program.

Education

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.

Experience

Maximum of 2 years post-degree experience relevant to the position discipline (i.e. professional Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc., experience).

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, in teams whose daily work requirements allow, 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 in some Rotational Engineer rotations, 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.