Utilities Engineer Senior

The Utilities Engineer will perform a variety of tasks for RUCO, The duties will include inspecting facilities, reviewing applications (rate increases and/or financing approval, and tariffs), interpreting and analyzing technical data and engineering plans, evaluating, completing technical analysis and preparing recommendations in testimony.

Salary

• $60,000 - $80,000

Qualifications

Knowledge:

•Accounting and engineering economics principles as related to utilities rate-making, including cost of service analysis research techniques related to highly complex assignments

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the design, development, construction and maintenance of utility systems, electrical, gas and water/wastewater

• Safety practices and public relations practices methods, procedures and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources

• State statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to area of assignment

• Computer applications that pertain to areas of assignments

• Techniques and procedure for construction cost estimating

• Techniques of hearing and testifying

Skills:

• Problem solving skills and attention to detail Interpreting and analyzing a wide range of highly technical engineering data

• Excellent interpersonal skills as applied to relationships with agency personnel, contractors, consultants, and utility staff

• Proficiency with computers and appropriate software applications

• Testifying as an expert witness in Commission proceedings

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Inspecting utility facilities

• Writing technical reports

Ability:

• Ability to summarize and explain difficult technical subjects In non-technical terms in testimony, to Commissioners, staff, parties and the general public

• Ability to understand and interpret rules and statutes to determine whether applications or plans and reports meet the requirements or whether to request legal interpretation for complex issues

• Ability to problem solve issues requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative and/or constructive thinking within defined policies and procedures

• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and assignments and to complete them by appropriate deadlines

• Ability to adapt to feedback and adjust plans accordingly

Selective Preference(s)

• Significant years work experience in Engineering fields with some experience dealing with public utilities preferred

• Bachelor Degree in Civil, Sanitary, Electrical, Environmental, and Technology

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Professional Certificate

Other Information

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

How to Apply

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at sgarcia@azruco.gov for assistance

Benefits

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment