Engineering Associate

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 09-01-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume at the time of the application.

Applications that do not include the chronological resume by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Dmitriy.Adamia@Tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Engineering Associate at the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department assists the Senior Engineering Associate in reviewing new development on private properties. The Engineering Associate reviews permits and plans for conformance with City codes, policies, standards, manuals, and regulations to ensure quality site development and land division within the City.  

The work is performed under the supervision of the Section Manager. This position does not supervise. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs an engineering review of site grading plans, drainage reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and geotechnical studies to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal standards. Conducts meetings with developers to discuss site demands or challenges. Conducts site visits and discusses construction requirements with contractors. Assists senior engineering associates with more complex projects. 

• Communicates permit and City code policy information through clear and effective communication channels (such as via email, phone, and in-person) with customers, partners, and stakeholders. Contributes to interdepartmental outreach events to developers and community stakeholders by providing departmental knowledge and engagement.   Builds and maintains relationships with residents and partners. Delivers public presentations regarding development activities. Assists senior engineering associates with more complex communications. 

• Identifies projects that require floodplain use permits. Intakes, processes, and issues floodplain use permits. Processes, tracks, and files elevation certificates.  

• Reviews final plats, assurance agreements, substitute assurance agreements and identifies assurable items. Coordinates plat process from application to release assisting resident or developer through application and approval process.  Oversees lot releases from the assurance agreements and ensures proper inspections have been completed and assurable items have been constructed.  

• Performs site visits and occasional inspections on projects that have been reviewed by the Site Engineering section. Checks construction progress for compliance with approved plans and code. 

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.   

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 
Associate’s degree .

Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications: 
Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and two (2) years of directly related experience. 
Or
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and two (2) years of directly related experience. 

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of Arizona. 

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2011 - Engineering Associate

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G106

Hourly Range

$24.16 - 36.24 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Planning and Development Services Center

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planni