Associate Project Engineer

RICK; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Profit Sharing

401K

Life and Disability Insurance

Personal Leave

Holiday Parties

Team Building Activities

Alternative Work Schedule

Job summary

RICK Engineering Company is seeking an Associate Project Engineer/Manager for our Tucson, AZ office. The role guides multi-disciplinary teams on landmark land development projects, offering mentorship and growth opportunities while delivering client-focused engineering solutions.

The position emphasizes collaboration, constructability reviews, and strong relationships with clients and public agencies, with a focus on meeting schedules and budgets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSCE degree required and AZ Professional Engineer licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum 6 years land development experience or 10–12 years total work experience
• Experience supervising engineering design and staff, including mentoring and QA/QC
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client/public-agency interactions

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering design and support staff, including delegation and mentoring
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Assist with contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Interact with clients and public agencies to ensure project alignment and satisfaction

Skills

Independent thinking

Client relations

Time management

Project management

Mentorship

Decision making

Written and oral communication

Education

BSCE degree

Arizona PE licensure eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you!

As an Associate Project Engineer/Manager in Tucson, Arizona you will have an opportunity to guide the infrastructure needed for multi-disciplinary teams working on meaningful and landmark projects in the West. As a RICK team member, you will be a foundational part to help our clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun!

This role involves shaping our deeply collaborative, client-centric consulting environment, where an unwavering commitment to service excellence is a core principle.

Qualifications

Candidate will have a BSCE degree, Arizona Registration as a Professional Engineer (or the ability to become licensed in Arizona within six (6) months of employment), plus a minimum of six (6) years of land development experience or the equivalent of ten (10-12) years of total work experience.

Candidates For This Position Must Demonstrate

• Independent thought and decision-making abilities.
• Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients and public agency personnel as well as in-house professional peers.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the State of AZ and the region is strongly preferred.
• Accepts and responds appropriately to constructive feedback with others and applies seasoned time management.

Candidate’s Experience Must Also Include The Following

• Supervision of engineering design and support staff (including task delegation, technical mentorship and training, and providing quality control).
• Management of project schedules and budgets.
• Assistance with the preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
• Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions.

Candidate’s Technical Experience Must Include The Following

• Preliminary engineering design studies (incorporating land use and zoning considerations, assessment and consideration of site constraints, and potential regulatory issues).
• Preparation/processing of tentative tract maps, understanding of final subdivision map processes, preparation/processing of public improvement plans and site development plans for commercial and residential developments.
• An ability to perform constructability reviews of final engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with a range of construction support services.
• Preparation and review of civil-related technical reports for grading and utility design, including stormwater management and drainage reports.

AutoCAD/Civil 3D Experience Required.

Position generally requires extensive experience and demonstrated engineering abilities in all aspects of land development projects and in interacting comfortably and productively with clients and public agencies.

Additional Attributes

• Relates well and maintains a high level of respect and confidence from co-workers, public agencies and demonstrates an ability to negotiate effectively.
• Demonstrates a high level of competence in written and oral communication

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
• Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events and Alternative Work Schedule
• At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun!
• Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.