Manager, Project Engineering

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a permanent Manager, Project Engineering position working out of Phoenix, AZ.

EPCOR Water (USA) Inc. provides safe, reliable, and high-quality water and wastewater services. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we are the largest private, regulated water utility in Arizona and New Mexico, serving approximately 350,000 customers. In this role, you will review and approve master water/wastewater plans and basis of design reports for new developments, significantly impacting infrastructure improvements necessary for providing services to residential and commercial developments.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Reviewing and approving civil/mechanical engineering plans for water/wastewater infrastructure
• Utilizing water modeling software and analyzing modeling output reports
• Interacting with Operations staff to understand the functionality of various water/wastewater systems
• Drafting, reviewing, and administering development agreements, tariffs, and administrative rules and regulations
• Preparing letters and submittal packages for regulatory agencies
• Providing exceptional customer service to the general public and company staff
• Managing the delivery of developer-funded water/wastewater projects, overseeing all aspects of engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Managing engineering consultant and construction contracts, ensuring project budgets and schedules are met
• Interacting with regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits, certifications, and approvals
• Serving as a technical advisor to Operations staff

What’s required to be successful:

• A 4-year degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related technical degree
• 6-10 years of engineering experience with a general knowledge of engineering, land development, project management, and construction/operation of water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure
• Solid understanding of current trends and technology for water/wastewater conveyance and treatment systems
• Basic understanding of water/wastewater utility operations and private water utility economics
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) operator certification is a plus
• General understanding of industry safety regulations and federal, state, and county water quality and design regulations and technical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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