Civil Engineer - Hydro , Senior

Civil Engineer - Hydro 1, 2, Senior

Location:

Mesa, AZ, US

Date:
Apr 16, 2026

Requisition

Provides civil engineering technical expertise in support of SRP’s hydropower generation assets. Responsible for the planning, design, evaluation, and execution of civil and structural engineering work for dams, waterways, and power plant infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable, regulatory‑compliant, and cost‑effective operation of Hydro Generation facilities. Serves as a technical authority and project leader, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering disciplines, and external partners to sustain and modernize critical water and energy infrastructure.

• Perform engineering design work and engineering studies.
• Act as engineering project leader.
• Prepare specifications and evaluate bids.
• Prepare recommendation material for management consideration.
• Administer and review work performed by consultants and others.
• Prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations.
• Perform field engineering work.
• Perform engineering analyses.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.
• Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.
• Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies. Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

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.

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.

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.

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.