Project Engineer - Utilities

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

Job summary

Dibble is seeking a Project Engineer (Utilities) in Tucson, AZ to design water and wastewater infrastructure, including wells, distribution, and storage facilities. You will prepare construction plans, specs, and technical studies while guiding a small design team and coordinating with clients and subconsultants.

You will apply hydraulic analysis, profile design, and survey/right-of-way considerations, mentor CAD designers, and contribute to project schedules, budgets, and marketing proposals.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering, Civil preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Arizona or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, technical studies and reports.
• Lead/Organize/and Manage small teams of personnel (EIT, designers, and drafters).
• Provide quality reviews of own work and work by EITs/designers.
• Assist project manager in preparing and managing project schedules and budgets.
• Attend and participate in client meetings.
• Assist in developing marketing proposals (prepare technical understanding and approach).
• Assist in construction administration of projects, including reviewing and responding to contractor material submittals, RFI's and change order requests.
• Evaluate company practices and provide input for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Civil preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER (Utilities) - Tucson, AZ

This role of Project Engineer is responsible for preparation of detailed design drawings and contract documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects involving water supply (wells), distribution systems and collection systems, as well as storage tanks, booster stations and sewer lift stations. This role includes providing preliminary engineering and final design for projects, which requires experience with hydraulic analysis, profile design, understanding of survey and rights of way requirements. Candidate should have good leadership skills to work with design team. Experience in master planning and sewer and water rehabilitation is a plus.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, technical studies and reports.
• Lead/Organize/and Manage small teams of personnel (EIT, designers, and drafters).
• Provide quality reviews of own work and work by EITs/designers.

• Assist project manager in preparing and managing project schedules and budgets.
• Attend and participate in client meetings.
• Assist in developing marketing proposals (prepare technical understanding and approach).
• Assist in construction administration of projects, including reviewing and responding to contractor material submittals, RFI's and change order requests.
• Evaluate company practices and provide input for continuous improvement.
• Participate in the execution of Company strategic plan.
• Represent the Company at industry events and conferences.

Note: Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience using engineering design and office software, including AutoCAD Civil3D, MS Office and others.
• Ability to mentor and train CAD Designers and Engineers-in-Training.
• Strong technical writing skills, and ability to convey engineering decisions and concepts to non-technical and technically based audiences.
• Ability to work within a variety of team environments, including varying team sizes and personnel.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• The ability to consistently meet project deadlines while always maintaining a high level of quality.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the project team including Clients, technicians, engineers and subconsultants.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering, Civil preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred

Other Requirements:

• Registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Arizona or the ability to obtain registration within six months.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license within 3 months of start date.

LOCATION: This opportunity is in our Tucson, Arizona office location

COMPENSATION: Salary depends on level of skills and experience

ABOUT DIBBLE

Founded in 1962, we provide a full range of civil engineering services to public and private sector clients across Arizona, Colorado, and the Southwestern United States. Our broad market expertise offers the ability to deliver complete engineering solutions from concept to closeout. Our business is built on honesty, ethics, accountability, quality, and service.

Our people-focused culture is important, and we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. This culture is why we have so many long-term employees that have been with our firm between 15 and 35 years. Our employees enjoy an industry-leading benefits program, the ability to balance their home and work life, opportunities for growth and development, company activities, and various opportunities to give back through community service.

Dibble is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.