Senior Engineering Associate

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 26 - 39

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application byat 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit an updated resume and encouraged to submit a cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Description

The Senior Engineering Associate position in the System Planning section of the City of Tucsons Water Department uses hydraulic modeling software to review water design documents for their compliance with state and city standards. System Planning engineers focus their review on hydraulic capacity. This position involves daily use of InfoWater Pro hydraulic modeling software as well as Microsoft Excel and Power position works closely with water Operations and Maintenance staff as well as their data.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Calibrates hydraulic models and uses them to evaluate the water distribution systems hydraulic performance to ensure existing water facilities are performing as designed. This includes scripting and visualization of SCADA and other data. Basic or conceptual knowledge of hydraulic modeling is necessary to be successful in this position. Advanced hydraulic modeling training will be provided.

Prepares detailed review reports memos and correspondence outlining required system upgrades.

Provides customer service by modeling fire flows to determine if sprinklers are needed for home permits.

Uses design standards to evaluate the size of existing or future water assets (pipes tanks boosters and valves). Makes recommendations for said facility sizing. This includes reviewing pump curves for a booster pumps ability to deliver water over a span of existing or proposed pressures.

Works with various types of data including SCADA data for system pressures and flows.

Minimal field work includes placing transducers on fire hydrants or water facilities to monitor pressure.

Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelors degree.

Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience.

Certifications
EIT certification or ability to obtain certification within a year of hire. Required by City for this position.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering or closely related engineering field. Additional preference given to water or hydraulics concentration.

Education or experience with hydraulic modeling software such as EPANET or InfoWater Pro.

Education or experience in data management/visualization software such as Sequel Server Management Studio Power BI or Excel Data Models.

Education or experience with ArcGIS Pro.

Education experience with Water Distribution System Operations. Operator Certification is a bonus.

Education or experience with fire suppression systems in any fashion.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2012 - Senior Engineering Associate

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G107

Hourly Range

$26.57 - 39.86 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training key skills and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Water Utility ZBUDG HIER - Recurring

Department Link

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 and well-being security and future and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical dental vision life disability and FSA coverage surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave paid tuition reimbursement student loan repayment off- and on-the-job training and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and pregnancy) national origin veteran status age disability genetic testing or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination you may file a complaint with the City of Tucsons Office of Equal Opportunity Programs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney Generals Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

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Recruiter Name

Munerra Acosta (202167)

Recruiter Email

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Posting Close Date:Applicants must submit their completed application byat 11:59 p.m. MSTApplication and Special InstructionsAs part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit an updated resume and encouraged to submit a cover letter at the time of application. Resumes a...