RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CONSUMER OFFICE

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1983 to represent the interests of residential utility ratepayers in rate-related proceedings involving public service corporations before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). RUCO accomplishes this charge primarily through its staff of financial analysts and addition RUCO participates in a number of policy matters that also affect the rates paid by and services received by residential ratepayers.

1110 West Washington Street Suite 202

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $60000 - $80000

Grade: 25

This position will remain open until filled

The Utilities Engineer will perform a variety of tasks for RUCO The duties will include inspecting facilities reviewing applications (rate increases and/or financing approval and tariffs) interpreting and analyzing technical data and engineering plans evaluating completing technical analysis and preparing recommendations in testimony.

Writing detailed technical reports agreements research investigation or inquiry in prescribed format regarding electric gas water and wastewater utilities

Confer with operation managers and other operation related personnel and designers regarding plant specifications plans and standards and confer with representatives of other agencies communities consultants contractors and the public as arepresentative of RUCO

Review analyze and evaluate results of technically difficult tests relating to design construction and operation of infrastructure systems -electrical gas and water/wastewater

Search plans map records and technical journals for information regarding current professional practices and procedures; Read and interpret state and local codes and regulations in order to prepare or utilize reports in testimony and/or reports

Review work product from consultants examine and verify complex numeric construction plans and specificationsProvide written and verbal testimony in utility rate proceedings at the ACC

Review analyze evaluate and develop cost of service studies

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

Accounting and engineering economics principles as related to utilities rate-making including cost of service analysis research techniques related to highly complex assignments

Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the design development construction and maintenance of utility systems electrical gas and water/wastewater

Safety practices and public relations practices methods procedures and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources

State statutes agency standards regulations policies and procedures pertaining to area of assignment

Computer applications that pertain to areas of assignments

Techniques and procedure for construction cost estimating

Techniques of hearing and testifying

Skills:

Problem solving skills and attention to detail Interpreting and analyzing a wide range of highly technical engineering data

Excellent interpersonal skills as applied to relationships with agency personnel contractors consultants and utility staff

Proficiency with computers and appropriate software applications

Testifying as an expert witness in Commission proceedings

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Inspecting utility facilities

Writing technical reports

Ability:

Ability to summarize and explain difficult technical subjects In non-technical terms in testimony to Commissioners staff parties and the general public

Ability to understand and interpret rules and statutes to determine whether applications or plans and reports meet the requirements or whether to request legal interpretation for complex issues

Ability to problem solve issues requiring analytical interpretive evaluative and/or constructive thinking within defined policies and procedures

Ability to balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks and assignments and to complete them by appropriate deadlines

Ability to adapt to feedback and adjust plans accordingly

Significant years work experience in Engineering fields with some experience dealing with public utilities preferred

Bachelor Degree in Civil Sanitary Electrical Environmental and Technology

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Professional Certificate

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.11)

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at for assistance