Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State. The primary focus of this position is to provide support for hydrologic and hydraulic engineering efforts associated with dam safety projects.  In addition, this individual will also assist the team with general civil engineering design and reviews, construction management, and dam safety inspection. 

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

The candidate will undertake independent analyses of the various aspects of dam safety requiring special knowledge and engineering practices and procedures related to dams.

The candidate will represent the agency in meetings with other agencies, dam designers (consultants), dam owners and contractors. This position may also serve as an expert witness, subject matter expert, or provide technical assistance at formal hearings as required.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Prefer M.S. or Ph.D in Civil/Geotechnical, Water Resources, Geological, or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, including design, construction, and observation of earthwork constructions
• Dam safety inspections

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or closely related field of engineering in the State of Arizona; OR eligibility for reciprocity in the State of Arizona within six (6) months of start of employment with the Department is required.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s 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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Credit union membership
• Wellness plans
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.