Engineering Associate

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-31-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

Submit an updated resume that clearly details your experience directly related to the Engineering Associate position.

Save The Date: Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in person interview to be held on the week of April 5, 2026.


For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Genevieve.Hernandez@tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Engineering Associate position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility Department Creates and maintains technical drawings, plans, graphic information links, a physical records room, and a database of records. Conducts research and provides information to constituents and staff.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Transportation Program Coordinator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates Engineering Plans and draft as-built changes on Record Documents.  Create Records of Survey and other survey maps.  Updates and maintains Right of Way maps.  Creates other drawings, maps, and details, such as floor plans for Real Easte.

• Oversees the Record Document (as-built) process for storage of project records on completion, scanning of the record document plans, permanent retention of the plans, and drafting in-house Record Documents using redlines submitted from contractors and Engineering Project managers utilizing various software like AutoCAD and Carlson.

• Maintains and updates GIS links on MapTucson to database and also maintains and updates 45 layers on MapTucson.

• Conducts research, including analysis of survey records and other engineering documents and reading of dockets to determine Public Right of Way.  Answer Right of Way questions by the public and staff.

• Maintains Right-of-Way Records for the City of Tucson.

• Maintains and updates a storm drain line map layer on MapTucson.  This provides approximate location and type of structure in our drainage system, such as location of manholes or size of underground pipe.

• Does site visits for drawing measurements and clarification of as-built conditions.

• Provides Costumer Service in answering questions from the public.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree in Engineering or related field
Experience: Two (2) years of directly related experience - computer-aided drafting, geographic information systems, transportation engineering
*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
License/Certifications: A Valid and unrestricted Driver License with two
(2) years of licensed driving is required

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with databases. Experience with GIS applications, preferably ArcGIS. Land Surveying Work Experience

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

Department of Transportation and Mobility, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health