Global Water Resources, Inc. headquartered in North Phoenix, AZ, is looking for a dynamic professional to join our team. Global Water is a water, wastewater and reclaimed water service provider focused on water as a reliable, renewable, and reusable resource for growing communities. Innovation in water reclamation, technology, and commitment to customer service are Global Water hallmarks. Global Water is an elite team of professionals that seeks to transform its utilities into highly technical, efficient, and advanced water resource management systems. Global Water is a US public company that trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker GWRS.
Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 16 utilities which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually. This position is based out of Maricopa, Arizona.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB
Licensed Engineer with a strong background in civil design with an emphasis on water and wastewater infrastructure. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, be highly organized, a good problem solver, efficient, have a good attention to detail and be a team player. The role of the position will focus on planning, design and construction management of water and wastewater infrastructure. This position is based out of Maricopa, AZ.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Lead multidisciplinary technical consulting engineering teams executing the planning, design and construction management of water and wastewater projects.
- Manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets.
- Deliver complete design and project bid packages.
- Prepare internal layout and preliminary planning and design of systems.
- Review and critique reports, plans, and specifications
- Prepare internal cost estimates for budgeting.
- Review and critique consultant scopes of work and invoices as well as manage consultant communications.
- Assesses infrastructure needs based on current demands and projected future growth.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and value engineering for projects.
- Effectively communicate with construction management department and contractors utilizing different construction delivery methods
- Effectively communicate with governmental agencies for permitting and approval of various systems
- Ensure infrastructure complies with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and codes.
- Provide operations with support and subject matter expertise on operational issues.
- Maintains knowledge and subject matter expertise on latest technologies.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with wells and water treatment, distribution, and storage systems
- Experience with wastewater treatment, collection, and pumping systems
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, computer-aided Design (CAD) software, and other relevant analytical, scientific, or monitoring software.
- Strong leadership, people, and communication skills
- Knowledge of current Arizona water and wastewater regulations and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple agencies.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona required.
- At least 10 years of related water and wastewater experience
- Prefer prior consulting engineering design experience of municipal water and wastewater projects.
- Prefer prior construction management and field experience.
Minimum Requirements
Education or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent education and experience in management, communications, utility finance, public policy, accounting in a highly technical, regulated, and fast-paced environment. Advanced degrees and certifications a plus. At least ten years’ experience working in a rate regulated utility or similar setting.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting reports and presentations and public speaking.
Social Skills: Must act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner. Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information; adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions; trying to reconcile differences; actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Will interact with employees at all levels and represent Global Water externally.
Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the following on a regular basis: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values
1. Happy Employees, Customers, and Shareholders
2. Enjoy and Contribute to the Journey
3. Communicate and Educate
4. Think and Act like an Owner
5. Seek improved Results through innovation and standardization
6. Growth Mindset
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and employment records prior to starting employment.
Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maricopa, AZ 85138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Education:
Experience:
- Wastewater: 10 years (Required)
- Water: 10 years (Required)
- Consulting Engineering Design: 8 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Arizona Driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
