Water Resources Engineer
Civil Engineer / Project Engineer
Location: Tucson, AZ
Industry: Land Development / Public Works / Municipal Infrastructure
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer / Project Engineer with 5-12 years of experience to join our growing Tucson team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of land development, public works, municipal, and infrastructure projects throughout Arizona while taking on increasing levels of technical responsibility, client interaction, and project management.
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded engineer who enjoys both technical design and project execution and is looking to continue developing into a senior technical lead or project management role.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
- Develop grading, drainage, utility, street, stormwater, and site development plans.
- Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses related to municipal and land development projects.
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents.
- Support project management activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
- Review plans and calculations prepared by junior engineers and EITs.
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction coordination efforts.
- Assist with permitting and entitlement processes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects on schedule and within budget.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- 5-12 years of civil engineering experience.
- Experience with land development, public works, transportation, municipal infrastructure, or water/wastewater projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong understanding of local design standards and permitting requirements.
- Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
- City, county, or municipal agency projects throughout Arizona.
- Site development and master-planned community projects.
- Public works infrastructure improvements.
- Roadway design and transportation improvements.
- Utility infrastructure, drainage, and stormwater design.
- Client management and proposal development.
- Mentoring junior engineering staff.
Technical Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Hydrology & Drainage Design
- HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS
- Stormwater Management
- Grading & Drainage Design
- Utility Design
- GIS Applications
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Project
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- ESOP / Employee Ownership opportunities (where applicable).
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- PE license reimbursement and certification support.
- Clear career path into Project Management, Senior Engineering, and Team Leadership roles.
Ideal Candidate
This position is ideal for a civil engineer who has developed a strong technical foundation and is ready to take ownership of projects, build client relationships, mentor junior staff, and play a significant role in the continued growth of a successful engineering team in the Tucson market.
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