Senior Engineering Associate

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Develops and manages projects and contracts. Reviews development plans. Develops and reviews project design plans and specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of directly related experience

License:

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Work Experience:

-

Skills:

License/Certifications:

A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required - Various

Languages:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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 de