Senior Engineering Associate

The Senior Engineering Associate position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department reviews and accepts water master plans and water construction plans for developer financed projects of commercial, residential, and industrial site development. This position manages and leads each project from inception through completion and uses various computer software tools to complete the projects.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of division personnel., * Leads and guides the work of division personnel.

• Reviews water construction and master plans for developer, industrial, commercial, and residential financed projects in accordance with department, city, regional, state and federal codes and regulations.

• Performs hydraulic modeling for proposed new developments and existing water utility infrastructure to ensure the integrity and soundness of the water system.

• Formulates solutions to complex engineering problems, evaluates alternatives and presents verbal and written solutions.

• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders involved in the design and construction of water distribution systems.

• Applies working knowledge of principles and practices of municipal government administration and Tucson Water Standards to assure the accepted designs will contribute to the integrity and soundness of the water system.

• Prepares and reviews comments and letters in compliance with the regulations and accepted engineering practices for financed projects.

• Creates and maintains professional and interpersonal relationships and workflow management with internal and external stakeholders such as co-workers, outside agencies, consultants, developers, contractors, and public officials.

• Performs research and analysis for prospective developers at sites with a focus on water and water infrastructure.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree, Two (2) years of relevant experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis., Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline

City, county, or state government; public or private utility experience

Proficient in computer software including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.), Geographic information systems (ArcGIS), computer-aided drafting and design programs (AutoCAD), and familiar with performing modeling of water systems

Experience in land surveying and construction (specifically underground utilities)

Experience with the design, review, and construction of civil engineering plans

Coursework in surveying and construction methods/technology, This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

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• Loan repayment program
• On-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance, The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at