Water/Wastewater Engineer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $90,000 - $126,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Engineer provides professional engineering work of significant complexity to ensure that water and wastewater treatment plants, conveyance facilities, and reclaimed water facilities are planned, designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with regulatory, code, and engineering standards to protect public health and safety. The Water/wastewater will regularly collaborate with representatives from municipal, county, state agencies, professional organizations, and the development industry while performing their duties.

Requirements

• Two years of engineering experience in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, inspection, operation, and/or permitting of water supply, distribution, and treatment facilities, and wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, or other engineering field that includes coursework in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and water and wastewater system design
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Private and public sector experience in working directly with municipalities and utilities
• Master’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical engineering analysis of proposed water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, code, and engineering design requirements.
• Use hydrology, hydraulic, chemical, biological, soil mechanics, or other civil and environmental engineering standard analytical techniques and calculations.
• Recommend design changes to ensure the constructed facility or system meets regulatory requirements and protects public health and safety
• Answer technical inquiries from and interact with customers (developers, engineers, applicants, owners, and consultants) to process applications that require engineering expertise
• Receive and provide cross-training and contribute across all Water and Waste Management Division Programs to include the Treatment Program (treatment plant plan review and inspection), the Subdivision Program (water/wastewater infrastructure), the Aquatics/Pool Program (commercial/public pool plan review), the Drinking Water Program (sanitary surveys of public water systems), and the On-Site Septic Program (on-site septic system plan review)
• Conduct onsite inspections of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems during construction and after approval to determine if facilities are operated in compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable regulatory and code requirements. This includes inspections of complex water and wastewater treatment plants
• Review completed project documentation submitted by the engineer of record to determine compliance with approved plans and permit stipulations.
• Work with the owner to resolve problems or follow up with the enforcement division as required
• Develop testing protocols and review plans for the commissioning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems
• Use personal notes, department forms, and a personal or portable computer to document the results of program-related activities in detailed technical reports and transfer records, and to transfer program data into electronic databases following established protocols
• Review operational water and wastewater quality testing data to determine compliance with approved plans, specifications, stipulations, and code and regulatory requirements
• Identify non-compliant construction and operations and apply enforcement policies.
• Advise, explain, and educate permit holders, stakeholders, and the public about environmental/public health issues, regulations, safety, policy, and compliance
• May oversee the work of other staff, including providing workflow, assignments, training, and guidance to junior staff

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level