Utilities Project Engineer , Senior

Utilities Project Engineer 1, 2, Senior

Salt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity and water to approximately one million customers in the greater Phoenix area. Founded in 1903, SRP focuses on stewardship, customer service, and innovation to deliver reliable and sustainable resources to Arizona.

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We foster an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives help achieve our mission of reliable, affordable, and sustainable power and water.

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available from first day
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs, including fitness facility access
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Provides project management and engineering support for planning, design, procurement, construction, and testing & commissioning of high-value electric utility substation and transmission line projects, typically ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV.

• Lead project management and engineering activities, including planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning for major power delivery infrastructure projects.
• Oversee all technical aspects of project activities with a matrix team of internal departments and external contractors.
• Lead development of feasibility studies, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, conceptual designs, major materials lists, outage planning, construction sequences, and technical aspects for RFPs.
• Coordinate with internal and contract team members and external customers to determine project requirements and identify feasible solutions.
• Review project documentation—including study reports, design drawings, constructability plans, specifications, and customer contracts—and provide technical support.
• Communicate project updates, maintain accurate records, and provide visibility into risks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard processes for all project stakeholders.
• Monitor project budget and schedule; provide leadership to support performance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in substation design preferred.
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with engineering tools (computer, test equipment, etc.).

Five (5) years of full‑time engineering practice with proven accomplishment of senior‑level engineering responsibilities.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution required; master's degree preferred.

Employees may telework up to three days per week; must live and work in Arizona.

SRP maintains a drug/alcohol‑free work environment. Marijuana is considered an illegal drug for this purpose.

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT or other employment‑related visas.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Industry: Utilities