Engineering Technician

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Jun 25, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 18968

**Join us in building a better future for Arizona!**

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

**Why Work at SRP**

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

+ Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

+ Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

+ Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

+ Short and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

**Summary**

Assist Designers by performing technical work consisting of compiling, interpreting, facilitation, and reporting information. Performs office technical work, recommend action on plans and procedures. Work involves the application of technical knowledge gained through training and experience and requires judgment in the execution of assignments. Specific tasks will vary by department and division.

**What You'll Do**

• Supports the Design staff in interpreting Deign information to facilitate the requisition of a Municipal Right of Way permit.

• Assists Designers and Analysts in the preparation and application for Municipal Right of Way permits.

• Primary point of contact for Municipal Right of Way permits and communication between SRP and the various Municipalities we serve.

• Export and work, internal Permitting reports in order to track, manage and update internal and external customers on the status of Construction Permits

• Contacts outside agencies, such as utilities, government agencies, developers, engineers, vendors and others.

• Provides technical assistance on special projects as required by management.

• Provides technical expertise to other departments.

**What It Takes To Succeed**

+ Skills in WAM navigation and functions are key

+ Traffic Control requests for Permit requirements

+ Blanket permits (annually/semi-annually)

**Experience**

At job entry, placement will be determined by a review of college transcripts and related work experience. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for the senior level. Promotions are determined by demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by management.

**Education**

College level coursework (100+) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.

**Hybrid Workplace**

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

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

**Work Authorization**

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix