Senior Technician, Engineering

Description

We are recruiting for an exceptional Senior Technician, Engineering to work out of our Phoenix corporate office. This individual will primarily be responsible for technical reviews of engineering construction plans of varying scope for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, drafting and administering legal agreements, engineering standards, and engineering details that are consistent with EPCOR’s tariffs, rules, and regulations.

Key Accountabilities :

• Review and approve engineering documents including construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates related to water / wastewater projects, to ensure compliance with company standards, state and other regulatory guidelines, and good engineering practices.
• Create and administer Main Extension Agreements for developer-funded water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Understand, interpret and administer certain components of EPCOR’s tariffs, rules and regulations.
• Review and process applications for water meters.
• Prepare and maintain files, records, drawings, reports, budgets and other data related to engineering projects.
• Communicate frequently with developers, homebuilders, engineers, customers and operators of water and wastewater systems.
• Create and issue invoices; collect and process payments; obtain deeds, recorded easements, invoices, as-built plans, and regulatory approvals.

Requirements :

• Two-year degree in Drafting, Engineering, or related field, or 2+ years of technical school training.
• 5+ years of technical experience in wet utility operations or engineering with hands-on planning, designing, construction or inspection experience.
• Any ADEQ water certification is a bonus.
• Ability to oversee and monitor construction work for adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of basic water distribution and wastewater collection system design and construction practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and procedures.
• Ability to work in an office environment with minimal guidance on various engineering, planning, design and construction-related assignments.

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.

EPCOR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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.

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and / or credit) and professional reference checks is required.

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-employment drug testing will be required.