Utilities Engineer; Water​/Wast

CORPORATION COMMISSION

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse—spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety;

and corporate business filings—and we boast an average employment tenure of over 10 years. Learn how we are Powering Arizona’s Future by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007

Salary: $75,000-$82,000

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 06/07/2026

The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

You will learn to inspect complex water and wastewater utility facilities to evaluate and make recommendations about filings. This includes interpreting and analyzing technical data and engineering plans and preparing reports. You will play a key role in the making of rules, policies, and procedures relating to water and wastewater utilities, and will prepare and present expert testimony in hearings. A Utilities Engineer also monitors and participates in several statewide, regional, and multi-state organizations that impact the safe, reliable operation of water and wastewater utilities in Arizona.

• Significant knowledge of civil, sanitary, environmental, mechanical and chemical engineering, as applied to the design, development, construction and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Experience interpreting Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and standards pertaining to water/wastewater utility systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and engineering economics principles relating to utility rate making.
• Familiarity with safety and public relations practices.
• Work management and leadership skills.
• Ability to inspect complex water and wastewater utility facilities and interpret and analyze a wide range of highly technical engineering data.
• Effective oral and written communications skills to write reports and testify as an expert witness.
• Interpersonal relations skills, particularly as applied to contact with fellow team members, other governmental agencies, contractors, utility personnel, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to explain difficult technical subjects in non-technical terms to lay persons.
• Computer application skills, including Microsoft Office programs.

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of advanced education and utility regulatory experience, specifically water or wastewater utilities. Preference will be given to applicants with an advanced degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, Civil Technology, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and/or registration as a Professional Engineer.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications. A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

Driver’s License Requirements.

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

• Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, generous paid vacation and sick…