Planning Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time Engineer, Planning position based in our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ.

The Planning Engineer plays a critical role in performing technical analysis to support the development of EPCOR Water USA’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. This role involves infrastructure assessment, long-term planning, and close collaboration with multiple departments to ensure capital projects align with operational needs and future system demands. It requires a solid foundation in water and wastewater system design, hydraulics, and data analysis to inform strategic infrastructure decisions.

What you’d be responsible for :

• Performing technical analyses related to demand projections, infrastructure reliability, water quality, and operational optimization.
• Conducting field-level testing and data gathering to validate hydraulic and system calculations.
• Analyzing data from assets, SCADA systems, and customer usage to develop system trends and performance forecasts.
• Completing system-wide Capital Planning Studies to inform the development of the long-term Capital Improvement Plan.
• Developing and evaluating alternatives to meet system needs and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing preliminary project scopes, schedules, and budget estimates.
• Applying approved project prioritization methodologies to ensure alignment with capital planning objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to capture requirements and package them into executable project plans.
• Supporting the integration of hydraulic modeling and GIS data into infrastructure planning processes.

What’s required to be successful :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects, including project management, hydraulic modeling, or capital improvement planning.
• Experience preparing technical reports, analyzing modeling results, and contributing to long-term capital plans.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling concepts and tools used in water and wastewater system design.
• Knowledge of water and sewer collection, treatment, and distribution systems.
• Understanding of ADEQ and NMED rules and regulations related to utility operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to perform calculations and technical analysis relevant to water and wastewater planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams); experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Professional Engineering license in Arizona or New Mexico is desirable; ADEQ Operator Certifications are also desirable.
• Comfortable working in an office environment with up to 20% fieldwork, including in extreme temperatures.
• Physical ability to perform standard office tasks and occasional field visits, including lifting up to 15 pounds.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States . (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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