Position Description
The Utilities Engineer manages the design, construction, and oversight of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure for the City of Tolleson. This role leads Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), negotiates development agreements, and ensures compliance with health, environmental, and regulatory standards. Acting as a project manager, the Engineer ensures projects meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations. Responsibilities include overseeing utility system inspections, streamlining development processes and design standards, and enhancing customer service. The Engineer also serves as a liaison to internal teams and external stakeholders, representing the City in meetings, events, and collaborative efforts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of progressively responsible experience related to area of assignment or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain registration as an Arizona Geologist or Professional Engineer (Civil) or an equivalency through state reciprocity. Valid Arizona driver's license required.
Knowledge of:
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances
- Management and leadership principles and practices
- Public administration and governmental operations
- Advanced theories and principles of assigned area
- Budget administration principles and methods
- Financial management principles
- Strategy development principles and procedures
- Program development principles and techniques
- Negotiation techniques
- Public relations principles
- Modern office technology
Skills in:
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
- Managing, mentoring, and evaluating staff
- Directing public programs
- Planning, analyzing, and evaluating programs, services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints
- Establishing and executing long-term goals and objectives
- Planning strategic operations and programs
- Developing and implementing policies and programs in support of strategic direction
- Preparing and administering division budget
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Analyzing, interpreting, and understanding technical information of assigned area
- Negotiating and mediating
- Managing and administering contracts
- Preparing and delivering public presentations
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Job Information
Closing Date: Open until filled Hiring Salary: $124,697.85—$155,872.31 Annually D.O.E.
Applications reviewed weekly, with first review July 24, 2025
Full Salary Range: $124,697.85—$187,046.77 Annually
Additional Application Information
It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application.
Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Human Resources at 623-936-7111.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO