Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5210 - Engineer I

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually 

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 02/20/2026.

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) provides sanitary sewer service to residents in the greater Tucson area, which is known for its warm year-round weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and golf. The area is also known for its culture and dining scene, including craft breweries and restaurants run by innovative chefs, annual events, entertainment, and sports. An Engineer I is responsible for supporting the department with engineering services related to the operation and maintenance of the regional wastewater collection system. This may include sewer pipe and pump station, drainage, and roadway design review. Knowledge in the areas of hydraulics, open channel flow, water and sewer regulations, contracting, and construction techniques will benefit the applicant.

This position requires registration in the United States as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Participates in designs, studies, and cost estimates and prepares reports for future and proposed projects;

• Analyses of engineering systems to optimize operations;

• Determines need for basic data, such as field surveys, location of utilities, and soil tests, and requests information through appropriate channels;

• Coordinates design and other features of work with other departments and public agencies;

• Reviews completed work for conformance with original job instructions and accepted engineering practices;

• Reviews or checks designs, drawings, and profiles for adequacy, soundness of engineering features, and practicality;

• Checks and reviews final plans and specifications, including contract projects, for submission to supervisor;

• Prepares or supervises the preparation of as-built plans or statistical analysis of systems;

• Performs research, investigative, and design work;

• Manages the construction of public works projects;

• Provides professional engineering direction and guidance in the construction, maintenance, or operation of public works facilities and structures;

• Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards;

• Prepares and reviews engineering solicitations, invitations to bid, and evaluates submittals;

• Reviews plans, specifications, and analyses prepared under contract and administers contracts;

• Leads other engineering staff or contractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND current registration or licensure in any state as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPE), or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona during probation period.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience in civil or heavy construction plans preparation.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, or heavy construction plan review.

• Minimum one (1) year of field experience in horizontal construction.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.   

Special Notice: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.